Music
Illuminati Hotties Brings the Pop–Punk Revival Back to the Fringes
‘Let Me Do One More’ is the crown jewel of a year that produced plenty of rippers and very few skippers.
Injury Reserve's 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' is a Jarring Reflection on a Turbulent Year
The Arizona group's second studio album comes after a devastating loss.
Street’s Highly Anticipated Fall Music Releases
Newsflash: Adele and ABBA are back!
Satanic Shoes and Fake Pregnancies: Lil Nas X's Marketing Genius
How Lil Nas X uses provocative marketing tactics to promote queer voices.
Are Music Reviews Really That Important?
Pitchfork and other publications have stopped caring about the music.
Phoebe Bridgers Embraces Sad Girl Autumn at the Mann
The indie rock musician graced the Skyline Stage on Sept. 22 and brought a wave of tranquility with her.
Kacey Musgraves' 'star–crossed' is a Tragedy Without a Villain
The country–pop singer explores life after divorce in the follow–up to her award–winning 'Golden Hour'.
Dawn of Chromatica: A Confounding Hyperpop Fantasia
The star–studded remix album is a chaotic document of the current hyperpop scene.
How CHAI Is Subverting the East Asian Feminine Ideal
How the Japanese rock band grapples with the acute desire to be cute
‘Certified Lover Boy’ Delivers Classic Drake
In the highly--anticipated 'Scorpion' followup, Drake raps about fame, women, and his son--topics his fans are all too familiar with.
Little Simz's ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ is the Best Rap Album in Years
The artist takes listeners on an hour–long journey into the constantly fluctuating life of an introvert.
Halsey’s 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power' is a Testament to Their New Musical Direction
Collaborating with two former members of Nine Inch Nails, Halsey discusses the difficulties of motherhood on their fourth album.
‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic
Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.
Solo Female Artists Lead Billboard Top 200 For the First Time in Over a Decade
Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Olivia Rodrigo accomplish an impressive feat in an environment that often works against them.
Remembering Aaliyah: R&B Icon and Pioneer
Aaliyah’s music is finally streaming 20 years after her death, but it isn’t without controversy.
Ye’s ‘Donda’ : Unpolished, Masterful, and a Study in Morality Plays.
The rapper's latest album has moments of greatness, but are they overshadowed by whom it features?
'Solar Power' Isn't What You Think It Is
One her third studio album, the pop star from New Zealand builds a castle of sand.
What Are Artist–Themed Dance Parties Anyway?
As COVID–19 restrictions eased, fans make their way to clubs to participate in "dance parties" playing their favorite artists' music.
WILLOW Stands on the Shoulders of Punk Rock Giants on 'lately i feel EVERYTHING'
Like the rest of us, Willow is done with 2020.
