Music
Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever, and that’s Saying Something.
The pop wunderkind matures on her sophomore album.
It's Doja Cat's Universe, and We’re Just Living in It
For the most part, the full–time popstar/part–time troll doesn’t chase trends on her new album, ‘Planet Her.’
Halsey, Rihanna, and The Cult of Celebrity
Is there a way to appreciate Halsey's latest era without buying into celebrity bullshit?
Vince Staples Centers Himself on His Self–Titled Album
Coming off of years of innovative and avant–garde hits, expectations were high for Staples' latest project. So why didn’t he show up?
MIKE Reshapes Rap’s Anatomy on ‘Disco!’
The 22-year-old rapper and producer pushes the boundaries of an already diverse genre.
How the Billboard Charts Became a Battleground for Stans and Label Executives
Each week, a new winner prevails. The cost? Up to $100,000.
Wolf Alice Returns with Their Magnum Opus ‘Blue Weekend’
The band takes the listener on an enthralling tale through the mayhem of life.
Jack Antonoff. Please Stop.
A plea for new voices in pop music.
Japanese Breakfast’s “Jubilee” is About so Much More Than Joy
With her third record, Michelle Zauner claims her rightful place at the forefront of modern indie rock.
On “Un Canto por Mexico, Vol. 2" Natalia Lafourcade Pays Tribute to Personal and National History
Lafourcade celebrates Mexico's rich culture by covering some of the country's most popular folk songs.
Olivia Rodrigo's "SOUR" is Full of Breakup Anthems for Every Generation
The response to Olivia Rodrigo's debut album is a testament to her universal, enduring appeal.
CHAI Has 20/20 Vision on WINK
Despite drawing on new influences, the quartet never loses its focus on bubblegum pop.
Know Your Daddy, Her Name is St. Vincent
St. Vincent has always toed the line between what is real and what is fake. Daddy’s Home is her realest fake record yet.
J. Cole Never Stops Working, Even When it's 'The Off–Season'
J. Cole offers a distinctive vantage point of rap music, but he's still trying to perfect the view.
The Many Faces of Onika Tanya Maraj
To celebrate the re–release of ‘Beam Me Up Scotty,’ we're rounding up Nicki Minaj’s most underrated tracks.
Jorja Smith Dissects the Heart on 'Be Right Back'
In this follow–up to her impressive debut album, Smith dives deeper into the intricacies of love.
Lose Yourself in Spirit of the Beehive’s 'ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH'
The Philly band's consistently unpredictable new record is part acid trip, part nostalgia trip.
‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ is Just as Magical as the Original
Improved vocals and production make the first of Swift's re–recorded albums a success.
