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The Search for the Perfect Pop Song
Recent copyright infringement lawsuits surrounding Dua Lipa's "Levitating" highlight the constraints of modern pop songwriting.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Dua Lipa Proves She's The Female Alpha of Pop Music at the Wells Fargo Center
Supported by Lolo Zouaï and Caroline Polachek, the pop star performed a 90-minute set with all glam and no missteps.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Black Country, New Road's 'Ants From Up There' is a Crushing Embrace
The band's vast and cathartic album follows the sudden departure of their own lead singer.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
'The Tipping Point' Offers the Sage Wisdom We Need, But Is It What We Want?
Tears for Fears’ first new album in 18 years explores the lessons that come with age while remaining true to the band's core values.
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Music
For Indie Musicians, Fortnite is the Last Straw
Epic Games' acquisition of Bandcamp foreshadows a bleak future for independent music.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Reclaiming a Nation’s History Through Song
A look at the artists blending Ukraine’s past and present in protest of Russia’s actions.
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Music
Indigo De Souza is the Indie–Rock Icon We Should All Be Listening To
The North Carolina–bred artist reclaims the thoughts and feelings we're afraid to confront.
by KATE RATNER
Music
How Beach House Invented a Ninth Planet on 'Once Twice Melody'
Synergistic in its contradictions and hypnotic in its sound, the band's eighth album is a transformative space odyssey.
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Style
Musical Appropriation and the Origins of Gen Z Slang
How artists of our generation have fallen short when it comes to owning their privilege
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Music
'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' is All Things that Make Feeling Beautiful
Big Thief’s fifth album invites us to find comfort in the human experience.
by KATE RATNER
Music
Mitski Wants You to Know that She Didn’t Want to Make 'Laurel Hell'
Following her supposed exit from the music industry, Mitski dusts off her skills to create an introspective comeback album about her career.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Rethinking the Vegas Residency
What was once a graveyard for dying stars is now prime ground for artists to progress their careers.
by DEREK WONG
Music
When We Were Young Festival is Too Much
The Internet–breaking event is mired with issues. What do potential attendees need to know?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Philia: A Playlist of Platonic Love
Looking for a playlist to blast on Pal–entine’s Day? We’ve got you covered.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Music
Taylor Swift and Moses Sumney: Studies in 'Aromanticism'
On two of their respective albums, these seemingly disparate artists explore a love that exists beyond sex, relationships, and marriage.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
What's a Musician, and Why Does it Even Matter?
In light of Damon Albarn and Taylor Swift's Twitter beef, it's time for us to reconsider who is and isn't a songwriter.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Lila Dubois is a First–Year Student with an Album on the Way
The Los Angeles native strikes an inspiring balance between her passion and her education.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Summer Walker makes space for interiority, proving she’s 'Still Over It'
Walker's sophomore album places a premium on voice and navigates a complicated relationship.
by KALIYAH DORSEY
Music
Should Artists Sell Their Publishing Rights?
David Bowie's catalog was recently sold for millions for dollars, but is this the right move for every musician?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
James The Seventh Is More Than Your Next Indie–Pop Darling
The 21–year–old artist combines her past and her TikTok presence to tell a potent story.
by DEREK WONG
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