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Illuminati Hotties Brings the Pop–Punk Revival Back to the Fringes
‘Let Me Do One More’ is the crown jewel of a year that produced plenty of rippers and very few skippers.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Injury Reserve's 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' is a Jarring Reflection on a Turbulent Year
The Arizona group's second studio album comes after a devastating loss.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Street’s Highly Anticipated Fall Music Releases
Newsflash: Adele and ABBA are back!
by EMILY MOON
Music
Satanic Shoes and Fake Pregnancies: Lil Nas X's Marketing Genius
How Lil Nas X uses provocative marketing tactics to promote queer voices.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Are Music Reviews Really That Important?
Pitchfork and other publications have stopped caring about the music.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Phoebe Bridgers Embraces Sad Girl Autumn at the Mann
The indie rock musician graced the Skyline Stage on Sept. 22 and brought a wave of tranquility with her.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Music
Kacey Musgraves' 'star–crossed' is a Tragedy Without a Villain
The country–pop singer explores life after divorce in the follow–up to her award–winning 'Golden Hour'.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
Dawn of Chromatica: A Confounding Hyperpop Fantasia
The star–studded remix album is a chaotic document of the current hyperpop scene.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
How CHAI Is Subverting the East Asian Feminine Ideal
How the Japanese rock band grapples with the acute desire to be cute
by KATHRYN XU
Music
‘Certified Lover Boy’ Delivers Classic Drake
In the highly--anticipated 'Scorpion' followup, Drake raps about fame, women, and his son--topics his fans are all too familiar with.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
Little Simz's ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ is the Best Rap Album in Years
The artist takes listeners on an hour–long journey into the constantly fluctuating life of an introvert.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Halsey’s 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power' is a Testament to Their New Musical Direction
Collaborating with two former members of Nine Inch Nails, Halsey discusses the difficulties of motherhood on their fourth album.
by EVAN QIANG
Ego
‘Are We There Yet?’: The Pennchants on Pushing Through the Pandemic
Evan Bean, Bauti Gallino, and Jack Vernon Lee take us behind the scenes of the a cappella group’s new studio album.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Solo Female Artists Lead Billboard Top 200 For the First Time in Over a Decade
Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Olivia Rodrigo accomplish an impressive feat in an environment that often works against them.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
Remembering Aaliyah: R&B Icon and Pioneer
Aaliyah’s music is finally streaming 20 years after her death, but it isn’t without controversy.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Ye’s ‘Donda’ : Unpolished, Masterful, and a Study in Morality Plays.
The rapper's latest album has moments of greatness, but are they overshadowed by whom it features?
by VARUN SARASWATHULA
Music
'Solar Power' Isn't What You Think It Is
One her third studio album, the pop star from New Zealand builds a castle of sand.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
What Are Artist–Themed Dance Parties Anyway?
As COVID–19 restrictions eased, fans make their way to clubs to participate in "dance parties" playing their favorite artists' music.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
WILLOW Stands on the Shoulders of Punk Rock Giants on 'lately i feel EVERYTHING'
Like the rest of us, Willow is done with 2020.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Jack Antonoff Shares His Love for New Jersey on ‘Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night’
On his third solo album, Antonoff shifts away from his increasingly repetitive production style.
by EVAN QIANG
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