Music
In Photos: 'Of Montreal' in Concert
A pop–rock show of colors and sounds at Philly’s Underground Arts.
Everyone’s a Pop Star
Inside the oversaturated world of influencer music—and the few who are making it stick.
Get Lost, Stadium Shows: Bar Show Culture Lives on in ALEXSUCKS
The garage–punk group gets up close and personal at the Foto Club.
‘chew’ on This: How carLEEE Took on Music at Penn and Why You Can Too
Carlee Reid is about to graduate, but not without leaving her mark on the Penn music community.
Djo's 'The Crux' Is Startlingly Surface Level
The artist's high–gloss melancholy gestures at depth, but doesn't really deliver.
‘Brighter Days Ahead’ Is Ariana Grande’s Much Needed Sunny Step Forward
Raw, imperfect, and honest—this deluxe is a reflection of the singer’s bumpy healing process.
Screaming in a Silent Crowd
A firsthand account of Poppy’s 'They’re All Around Us' Tour at the Fillmore
'For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)' Is a Record For Everyone
Japanese Breakfast’s fourth studio album is a masterclass in genre synthesis, profound sadness, and erratic serenity.
Hills Burn in California, You Ignore Them
Addressing the gap between environmental musicians’ art and action
Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ Pays Tribute to Atlanta’s Underground Rap Culture
The rapper’s third studio album is worth more than the sum of its parts.
Vocals, V–Necks and No Virtues: The Vices Will Rock Your World
Rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well… and Dutch!
What Can We Learn From The ‘Severance’ Score?
The soundtrack of the TV thriller is cold, calculated, and impressive—but does the theory behind it pay off?
Weatherday’s 'Hornet Disaster' Is Far from Disastrous
Seeing an album in concert can save an awful day.
C*ntry Music: Reclamation or Regression?
The pop–country pivot might be indicative of America's shifting center.
Some Stars Shine Greener Than Others
Can artists tour sustainably?
MIXX Up Your Playlist with NMIXX
With the completion of their ‘Fe3O4’ EP trilogy, the fourth–gen K–Pop girl group transcends the genre’s norms with a showcase of musicianship and dedication.
Pop Lovers, Don’t Exclude Classical Music From Your Taste Profile
Vitamin String Quartet bridges the gap between the classical genre and mainstream pop fans.
It’s Time for Inhaler to Take a Breather
Inhaler gasps for greatness, but 'Open Wide' just sighs.
Mother Monster Makes ‘MAYHEM’ Her Merriment
Pop star and actress chameleon Lady Gaga embraces her dueling selves in her most confident and best record to date.
