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Rina Sawayama’s ‘Hold The Girl’ Exemplifies When Ambition Falls Short
The British–Japanese singer’s second studio album is overflowing with zeal, but not enough direction.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Why You Can't Remember What Happened at Last Year's VMAs
What used to be the peak of pop culture is now a tightly choreographed snoozefest
by DEREK WONG
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
Stop Gatekeeping Your Favorite Artists from TikTok
We want to keep the music we love from social media circulation. Why?
by SRUTHI SRINIVAS
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
LP Is the Best Musician You’ve Never Heard Of
An introduction to your new summer pop rock obsession
by ALICIA LOPEZ
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
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