Music
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.
Porter Robinson’s SMILE! :D Tour is an Electric Exercise in Nostalgia
Porter Robinson reflects on a career of triumphs with the immersive, inventively produced visuals of his latest tour.
Short n’ Sweet is a Branding Success for Sabrina
Sabrina Carpenter hits the mark on the weightless, fun, and sexy Short n’ Sweet.
Manning Fireworks is in the Canon of Indie Poetry
MJ Lenderman’s new album doesn’t seek to wow you with over–the–top compositions, instead focusing on the words of rock’s greatest modern lyricist.
Can you spell K–I–S–S–I–S–S–I–P–P–I?
Kississippi has been making music for ten years, but the best is yet to come.
Bumpin' That At The Frat Boiler Room
Songs 34th Street Wants to Hear Mixed At Every Euro-Boy's Frat Basement Set This Fall
‘C, XOXO’ is an Unorganized, yet Sincere Love Letter to Miami
The Cuban–American singer’s fourth studio album puts exploration front and center, yielding a complex project.
Clairo Strikes Gold with ‘Charm’
The indie darling is comfortable with her vulnerability in her new easy–listening record.
'Challengers'’ Fourth Lead: Exploring Music in Luca Guadagnino Films
The man loves his Blood Orange and Nine Inch Nails.
The Conglomerate Empire of Taylor Swift
Can they all work it out on the remix?
Nayeon Teaches the 'ABCD's to Dazzling Results
The second mini album, 'Na,' cements the TWICE member’s status as a full–fledged K–Pop superstar.
Jenny on the Chopping Block
How Jennifer Lopez and her team are mishandling her status as a legacy artist
Charli xcx’s Lively Call for a Return to 2000s Club Culture in 'BRAT' Has a Not–So–Remarkable Soft Side
Discothèques, motherhood … maybe we should all stick to what we know.
Wallows’ New Album 'Model' is All About Nostalgia
Despite a few lackluster songs, the band still captures their signature sound while exploring new emotional depths.
