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Benny Blanco Keeps Up His Hot Streak on 'Friends Keep Secrets 2'
The hit–making producer doesn't let up on the latest addition to his discography.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Renée Reed’s Self–Titled Album is Haunted by Heritage
On her debut full–length album, the Louisian–based singer–songwriter doesn’t give up her secrets so easily.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
On ‘To See the Next Part of the Dream,’ Parannoul Grapples with His Past
Moments of positivity are rare on the artist’s honest and despondent sophomore album.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Is Addison Rae a New Kardashian?
With the release of her debut single "Obsessed," the TikTok starlet's claim to fame is questionable.
by EMILY MOON
Music
Lessons from Fiona Apple's 'Criminal'
The artist's groundbreaking music video continues to redefine womanhood, over a decade after its release.
by EMILY MOON
Music
Justin Bieber’s New Album Stands For Personal Growth, Not Civil Justice
Bieber's latest studio effort aims for relevance and falls into performative activism.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Lana Del Rey Grasps at Authenticity on ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’
On the singer’s insular seventh album, some experiments turn out better than others.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Selena Gomez Has Finally Found Her ‘Revelación’
The Spanish EP follows Gomez’s journey through heartbreak, acceptance, and confidence.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Post–Rock & Post–Punk in a Post–‘Spiderland’ World
Examining the lingering paranoia of the Slint album that carved out rock music, thirty years ago.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
The Paper Kites Wax Poetic on New Album 'Roses'
The band's latest studio effort is an exercise in low–key dreamy indie–folk.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Stay–at–Home on the Range
Why country music about travel is the perfect balm for a time when we are stuck in place.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Billie Eilish is Raw and Relatable in 'The World's A Little Blurry' Documentary
Eilish is redefining what it means to be a popstar, but she's still just a kid.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Smerz’s ‘Believer’ is an Elegant Puzzle Box of Classical and Club
On their first full–length release, the duo expands their sonic palette while remaining their playful selves.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Pop Star Sia Misses the Mark with Horribly Ableist 'Music'
The film is not only tone–deaf, but offensive to the very people it claims to support.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Are You Ready for the Grammys?
Sunday is the biggest night in the music industry: Who will come out on top?
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Katy Kirby Gains Her Balance on ‘Cool Dry Place’
The singer–songwriter tells her life story through emotional anecdotes.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Julien Baker Searches for Meaning in 'Little Oblivions'
Baker's third studio album grapples with its identity through a series of indie–rock existential crises.
by EMILY MOON
Music
A Closer Look Into Big Streams in Quarantine
An ode to two artists who made it big on their own in the age of social media and streaming services
by PHUONG NGO
Music
Black Dresses Are Relentlessly Hopeful on ‘Forever In Your Heart’
Last year, the band broke up. Now, they’ve just put out the best work of their career.
by WALDEN GREEN
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