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Music

Brazilian Funk is Making Waves Across International Waters

From the Coachella stage to the World Cup field, Funk has become Brazil's hottest export.

by LUIZA LOUBACK

Can Machines Be Musical?

AI might become the songwriter’s new best friend.

by MEHREEN SYED

Grammys Recap 2023: The Night’s Biggest Winners

Giving you the rundown on the most anticipated night in music.

by RYANNE MILLS

“Her Loss” Is Our Controversy

Drake and 21 Savage's collaborative album is riddled with scandal—and not the good kind.

by MEHREEN SYED

A Heaven–Sent Musical Milestone

Sam Smith and Kim Petras take a Grammy category with a crimson performance of "Unholy."

by HEAVEN CROSS

Stop Separating the Art from the Artist

Chloe Bailey’s collaboration with Chris Brown sparks immense backlash. 

by KELLY CHO

Resonant Frequencies

From biorhythms to body rhythms, these five songs by Eno, Wonder, and Guetta, among others, tap directly into the tempos of human life.

by WALDEN GREEN

SZA Saves our Souls in SOS

'SOS' captures the complexity of love in SZA's genre–bent album that is rumored to be her last.

by ANGELE DIAMACOUNE

Music For Plants, By Plants

How Modern Biology is creating calming melodies with a little bit of botanical assistance

by JULES LINGENFELTER

“Flowers” is the New Self–Love Anthem

 Miley Cyrus’ hit single remains on top long after Valentine’s Day.

by KELLY CHO

Dry Cleaning Captivates Fans at Union Transfer

The post–punk band from the UK makes a splash on the East Coast.

by HALLA ELKHWAD

How Roc Nation and Rihanna Turned Their Backs on Black Lives

How Rihanna headlining this year’s Super Bowl impacts the Black Lives Matter movement

by RYANNE MILLS

The Rise and Fall of Boy Bands

Exposing the exploitation and hardships endured by seemingly perfect young pop stars

by RYANNE MILLS

Your 2023 Valentine's Day Soundtrack

The sexiest songs to add to your playlist

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Jhené Aiko Covertly Rejects Cultural Escapism On ‘Trip’

According to Aiko, the best way out is through.

by OLIVIA REYNOLDS

The Damaging Effects of the Femme Fatale Trope in Rap

Turn your back to the return of the siren.

by OLIVIA REYNOLDS

Songs That Can Make You Climax

A list of six tracks that play like the melody of an orgasm

by SRUTHI SRINIVAS

To Alan Light, Hallelujah Is Not Just A Song—It’s A Movement

The 'Rolling Stone' rock critic visited the Kelly Writers House on Oct. 13 for a conversation with Penn’s Anthony DeCurtis.

by KATE RATNER

Upcoming Indie Musicians, Beware of TikTok

TikTok is a great place to gain exposure, but chasing success on the platform comes with pitfalls.

by HALLA ELKHWAD

Hip–Hop is Not the Problem

The recent death of rapper Takeoff should make us question America's gun violence epidemic.

by RYANNE MILLS

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