Music
Mama, Let’s Go Back to the ‘Folklore’ Cottage
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album shines sonically, but stumbles lyrically—and yet we just can’t help but listen.
On A Sam Fender Bender
He's not quite born to run, but God, is he fun.
Geese Stays Alive on ‘Getting Killed’
The band’s latest release takes their frenetic energy in a new direction—but it’s no 3D Country.
Spotify’s Niche Playlist Economy is Our Emotional Barometer
Sapphic longing, frat nostalgia, late–night Wawa blues—our oddly specific soundtracks make college feel a little less lonely.
Clairo, Performed
How the indie darling became the soundtrack (and scapegoat) of a TikTok–born archetype.
Ed Sheeran’s Global Glow–Up That Wasn’t
On his eighth album, 'Play,' the singer flirts with cosmopolitan sounds but mostly retreats to the wedding–ballad factory that built his empire.
Certified Streamers Only: How Reactors Took the Mic
With mainstream music journalism on the decline, reactors like Kai Cenat and NoLifeShaq have stolen the spotlight.
Twenty One Pilots Find No Final Victory on ‘Breach’
The album ends a decade of lore with themes of relapse, survival, and renewal.
Elle Winter Looks Inward Ahead of ‘Never Even Met Her’
The singer–songwriter and actress talks growth, creativity, and life at Penn as she readies her next EP.
No Sitting Still
Tyler, The Creator combats current club culture with his maximalist, synth–funk release 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS.'
Does Justin Bieber Actually Have ‘SWAG’?
The pop powerhouse’s latest comeback is a “soulful” R&B plunge, but it’s stained by a complicated undertow.
Olivia Rodrigo, Her Fans, and Her Favorite Artists
As the pop star cements her legendary status, she makes sure that her fans know the legends before her.
The Mystical Magic of Benson Boone
The singer’s rise from American Idol dropout to viral pop star reveals how sincerity, satire, and self-awareness can fuel success in today’s music industry.
‘Virgin’ is a Look Inside Lorde’s Soul
Lorde explores gender identity, self–expression, and reclaiming her body in her fourth studio album.
From Protest to Product: The "Taylor’s Version" Empire
How Taylor Swift transformed a contract dispute into the most successful branding exercise in modern music.
PlaqueBoyMax is a New Kind of ‘Content Creator’
With the release of latest album "Five Forever," PlaqueBoyMax cements his unique staying power as a streamer and rapper … but not without difficulty.
“Addison” is the Self–Reflective Soundtrack of the Summer
Addison Rae’s debut album showcases her transformation from influencer to pop superstar.
West Philly Keeps the Beat Alive at Porchfest
Up Close with 2025’s Artist Lineup
