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I Went to the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and Got Very Emo About It
The orchestra's "À la Française" was a tribute to French composers and my teenaged self.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Why Are All the Bands Getting Back Together?
How the Jonas Brothers and MCR kicked off 2020's weirdest musical trend.
by MELANNIE JAY
Music
Moses Sumney's 'grae: Part 1' is a Breathtaking Sophomore Album
Moses Sumney's first entry in the 'grae' double LP is a gorgeous examination of the in–between.
by KYLE WHITING
Music
Orla Gartland's 'Freckle Season' Leaves Fans Wanting More
Gartland's fourth EP is masterfully made, but doesn't quite feel finished.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Why Billie Eilish Isn't the New Lorde
Not all teen music powerhouses are made the same.
by MELANNIE JAY
Music
Grimes Celebrates the Apocalypse on 'Miss Anthropocene'
On her latest album, Grimes reflects on the destruction of mankind.
by KYLE WHITING
Music
Marina's 'The Family Jewels' and the Decade That Followed
After ten years, the artist's debut album holds more weight than ever.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Tammy Lang Brings Cabaret to the Kelly Writers House
Her impersonation of Marianne Faithfull shocked and wowed her multigenerational audience.
by LILY STEIN
Music
EDEN's 'no future' Surpasses Sky High Expectations
The Irish experimental musician deftly avoids a sophomore slump.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Thrice's 'Vheissu' Anniversary Tour Defines Post–Hardcore
Every band in the lineup put their own spin on an ill–defined, fantastic genre.
by MELANNIE JAY
Music
A Definitive Ranking of the 2020 Oscars Musical Performances
Some made you "Stand Up," others made you "Lose Yourself."
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
The Grammys' 'Best Musical Theater Album' Reflects Voter Apathy
Giving the award to the Tonys' Best Musical takes away what makes cast albums special.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
French–Language Love Songs for a Highbrow Valentine's Day
This February, add the language of love to your Spotify playlist.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Outdoor Concert Venues are Vital to a City's Scene
Memories made at summer and skyline stages are more important than the potential for rain.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
Poppy Declares Independence on 'I Disagree'
The YouTube-turned-pop star has made the full transition into metal.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Diving into Middle School Nostalgia at the Deadmau5 Concert
The seminal DJ turned The Met into a time machine.
by DANIEL BULPITT
Music
Mac Miller's 'Circles' Provides a Touching Conclusion to the Artist's Work
The rapper's posthumous album is a mature mediation on life and death.
by MELANNIE JAY
Music
Bonny Light Horseman's Debut Album Will Convert Even Folk Skeptics
Three established musicians prove the value of collaboration with their new supergroup.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
Music
The Six Best Singles Out This Week
Paramore's Hayley Williams releases her first solo track, and Mitski breaks her radio silence.
by SAM KESLER
Music
Selena Gomez's New Album Struggles to Tell Us Why She is So 'Rare'
Gomez's third album is danceable, but not deep.
by PEYTON TOUPS
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