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JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is a Cinematic Tribute to His Upbringing

The up–and–coming Atlanta rapper truly comes into his own at his most important artistic moment.

by GRAYSON CATLETT

Kid Cudi’s Rolling Loud Incident Shows the Impact of Celebrity Drama on Mental Health

Cudi’s debacle at the festival stemmed from a personal issue with another artist. Is that even a good reason for controversy?

by GRAYSON CATLETT

Rookie Mistake: A K–Pop Dilemma Between the New and Old

Why newer K–pop rookies in recent years have struggled to capture the attention of the public.

by DEREK WONG

Where Singer–Songwriter Meets Popstar: A Conversation with Ella Jane

Ella loves Lorde and Taylor Swift—just like most of her fans—but her songs can actually stand among the best her idols have written.

by KATE RATNER

34th Street Staff Picks: The Ultimate Party Playlist

From "Super Bass" to "Dynamite," our favorite party songs are guaranteed to bring everyone to the dance floor.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Maggie Rogers’ ‘Surrender’ Burns Bright in Its Emotional Catharsis

After a nearly three–year–long hiatus, Rogers’ sophomore album swallows you whole in the best way possible. 

by KIRA WANG

Florist’s Self–Titled Album is a Portrait of a Band in Full Bloom

Emily Sprague and her friends’ intuitive musicianship merges with the natural world on their most immersive project to date. 

by WALDEN GREEN

Where Indie Folk Meets Film Score

Lila Dubois and Miles Tobel’s premier album, “Maybe This Is A Bad Idea” is one of cinematic, indie sound.

by EMILY MAIORANO

Stop Gatekeeping Your Favorite Artists from TikTok

We want to keep the music we love from social media circulation. Why? 

by SRUTHI SRINIVAS

Make Way for gloss: A Local Band That Sparkles in Their Authenticity

This Philadelphia–born, all–female band is making their mark on the city's music scene—one glitter baptism at a time. 

by EMILY MAIORANO

Aldous Harding’s Live Show Explores a New Uncanny Valley

The folk eccentric’s set at Union Transfer was a mesmerizing, surprisingly groovy deconstruction of performance and vulnerability.

by WALDEN GREEN

Florence Crowns Herself King of Both Lyrics and Poetry in 'Dance Fever'

In their new album, Florence + the Machine bridges worlds of poetry and lyrics through spoken word and song.

by EMILY MAIORANO

Harry Styles Invites Us Into His World in 'Harry’s House'

The British star unfolds a new era of his solo career.

by KATE RATNER

LP Is the Best Musician You’ve Never Heard Of

An introduction to your new summer pop rock obsession

by ALICIA LOPEZ

Camila Cabello Shows Her 'Familia' to the World.

The pop singer’s third album tries to balance authenticity with commercial appeal. Like family, the results can be messy.

by DEREK WONG

On Tuesdays We Go to Faye Webster Concerts

Penn’s Jazz and Grooves brings Faye Webster to World Cafe Live for an intimate performance.

by NATALIA CASTILLO

Lorde Truly Embodies Her Solar Power at The Met

The Grammy–winning artist and songwriter shines bright in Philadelphia during her intimate world tour.

by SHAHANA BANERJEE

Even for Indie, Lizzy McAlpine Is Distinctly Her Own in ‘five seconds flat’

The Philly native’s third studio album is her best and most mainstream record.

by DEREK WONG

34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, April 2022

Our recent obsessions range from songs about relationships to tracks that give us the motivation we desperately need.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

The Happy Fits Redefine Positivity on 'What Could Be Better'

On their second album, the Jersey trio confronts growing up and celebrating life. 

by SAMARA HIMMELFARB

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