Music
Inhaler: A New Era or a New Band?
As Inhaler enters a new stage of their career, will they retain the grungy sound and laid–back look that first gained them a following?
ILLIT, Kiss of Life, Aespa, and More: October K–Pop Roundup
One of the most hectic months for K–pop this year yielded some truly fantastic outcomes.
Tyler, the Creator Takes His Mask Off in 'Chromakopia'
After a generational album run, Tyler gets more honest than we thought was possible.
A Short n’ Sweet Homecoming
The long–awaited return of Pennsylvanian pop star Sabrina Carpenter.
Penn Student Bands Make Good Grooves Easy to Find
Just in case you missed it, here’s the skinny on Penn Records' inaugural rockfest.
The Roots of Questlove Run Deep in Philadelphia
Questlove’s upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire documentary grants us insight into his artistic identity as a Philadelphian.
'BRAT' album review and it’s completely different but also still brat album review
Charli xcx’s 'BRAT' sequel is a messy but undeniable victory lap that remixes more than just the sound of the original.
From JoJo with the Bow–Bow to Bad Girl
The “Karma” of a Childhood Pop Star’s Future
WE ARE(n’t) PENN STATE
Compared to the screams of other colleges' football fight songs, Penn’s silence is even louder.
The Fresh New Faces of Philly Jazz
As the genre ages, it’s only getting younger.
The Sun Rises On SOPHIE, the Album
SOPHIE’s four–arc posthumous release is as evocative of her absence as it is of her presence.
What LE SSERAFIM’s Coachella Backlash tells us about the K–Pop Industry
The “Le Sserafim hate train” speaks to the tenuous position young female artists hold in the music industry.
What’s Wrong with What’s Wrong with New York?
The Dare's debut album is not as hipster as you think it is.
Loossemble, Tzuyu, QWER, and More: September K–Pop Roundup
It’s been a mostly middling month for K–pop, but a few releases stand above the slop.
Street Takes on SWEAT Tour
Bangs and bangers—Street's 365 party girls share their thoughts on the concert of the century.
INJI’s latest EP does nothing but make us feel GOOD
Inci Gürün’s newest EP stretches the house genre in new directions, pulling us in and refusing to let go.
Shove It: Is Concert Etiquette at a New Low?
High–profile incidents at recent concerts provoke criticism of audience conduct, but this is not a new phenomenon.
Streams, Screens, and the 15–Second Earworm
In the age of constant refresh, focus is fleeting—so is the music.
If AI Generated a Katy Perry Album, It Would Be ‘143’
The hit maker makes a comeback with a hit–less album and a lot of baggage.
