Music
Darlings Should Worry About Harry Styles’ Acting Ventures
The actor’s latest dive into acting puts the musician–actor pipeline into question.
The Saga of #DeleteSpotify
What exactly happened, and has anything changed?
Do Supergroups Still Exist (to the same extent as they used to)?
Hint: boygenius says yes, but not in the way you think.
BLACKPINK is slowly losing their K–Pop identity with BORN PINK
Their second studio album highlights creative stagnation and contradictory messaging.
The Function of the B–side in Modern Music Production
How a relic of the physical music format era became a site of experimentation.
Say Hello to The Greeting Committee
This indie pop band out of the Kansas City suburbs will challenge everything you think you know about the midwest.
‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’: The Year the Negro Died and Black Was Born
The documentary is a love letter to the changing streets of Harlem during the Black Power Movement of the ‘70s.
‘Eat with Your Ears First’: The Art of Restaurant Playlisting
How music affects your enjoyment of food, according to a chef and a neuroscientist
'Ctrl:' An Album Able to Withstand the Test of Time
It's been five years since SZA has released an album, yet her music is as popular as ever.
Rina Sawayama’s ‘Hold The Girl’ Exemplifies When Ambition Falls Short
The British–Japanese singer’s second studio album is overflowing with zeal, but not enough direction.
Why You Can't Remember What Happened at Last Year's VMAs
What used to be the peak of pop culture is now a tightly choreographed snoozefest
JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is a Cinematic Tribute to His Upbringing
The up–and–coming Atlanta rapper truly comes into his own at his most important artistic moment.
Kid Cudi’s Rolling Loud Incident Shows the Impact of Celebrity Drama on Mental Health
Cudi’s debacle at the festival stemmed from a personal issue with another artist. Is that even a good reason for controversy?
Rookie Mistake: A K–Pop Dilemma Between the New and Old
Why newer K–pop rookies in recent years have struggled to capture the attention of the public.
Where Singer–Songwriter Meets Popstar: A Conversation with Ella Jane
Ella loves Lorde and Taylor Swift—just like most of her fans—but her songs can actually stand among the best her idols have written.
34th Street Staff Picks: The Ultimate Party Playlist
From "Super Bass" to "Dynamite," our favorite party songs are guaranteed to bring everyone to the dance floor.
Maggie Rogers’ ‘Surrender’ Burns Bright in Its Emotional Catharsis
After a nearly three–year–long hiatus, Rogers’ sophomore album swallows you whole in the best way possible.
Florist’s Self–Titled Album is a Portrait of a Band in Full Bloom
Emily Sprague and her friends’ intuitive musicianship merges with the natural world on their most immersive project to date.
Where Indie Folk Meets Film Score
Lila Dubois and Miles Tobel’s premier album, “Maybe This Is A Bad Idea” is one of cinematic, indie sound.
