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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
Music
Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever, and that’s Saying Something.
The pop wunderkind matures on her sophomore album.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
It's Doja Cat's Universe, and We’re Just Living in It
For the most part, the full–time popstar/part–time troll doesn’t chase trends on her new album, ‘Planet Her.’
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Halsey, Rihanna, and The Cult of Celebrity
Is there a way to appreciate Halsey's latest era without buying into celebrity bullshit?
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Vince Staples Centers Himself on His Self–Titled Album
Coming off of years of innovative and avant–garde hits, expectations were high for Staples' latest project. So why didn’t he show up?
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
MIKE Reshapes Rap’s Anatomy on ‘Disco!’
The 22-year-old rapper and producer pushes the boundaries of an already diverse genre.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
How the Billboard Charts Became a Battleground for Stans and Label Executives
Each week, a new winner prevails. The cost? Up to $100,000.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Wolf Alice Returns with Their Magnum Opus ‘Blue Weekend’
The band takes the listener on an enthralling tale through the mayhem of life.
by EVAN QIANG
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