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Finding Individuality After One Direction: Zayn's 'Nobody is Listening'
The former members of the beloved boy band are still struggling to develop their own voices.
by EMILY MOON
Music
I Can't Feel My Face: The Evolution of The Weeknd's Look in the 'After Hours' Era
The Weeknd stands out among his fellow male pop stars in his self–presentation.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Biden's Inaugural Playlist Sounds Like Hope and Resilience
With artists like Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA, the new administration's soundtrack is already looking forward.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
K–Drama Soundtracks Have a Life of Their Own
Soundtracks usually play a supporting role. In Korea, they grew bigger than themselves.
by NORA YOUN
Music
Street's Most Anticipated New Releases
These are the albums we can't wait to hear over the next month.
by KYLE WHITING
Music
Stolen Samples or Artistic Originality: Copyright Infringement in the Music Industry
Nicki Minaj is paying Tracy Chapman $450,000 for an uncleared sample. So what?
by EMILY MOON
Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘evermore’ is the Superior Sister Album to ‘folklore’
On the deluxe version of her latest surprise album, Swift improves her intimate new sound.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
The Best Albums of 2020 (That You Probably Missed)
If you didn't miss these—congrats! You have Street–certified Good Taste™.
by KYLE WHITING
Music
Love in the Time of Streaming Services
Spotify Wrapped gives us the gift of reflection and individuality to conclude a year of isolation.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Music
Street's Favorite Albums of 2020
There were a lot of great albums released in a not–so–great year. Check out our favorites.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Music
Meet Mia Giovina: The TikToker Who Transforms Your Favorite Songs
How listening to a video of Harry Styles' isolated vocals led to Mia gaining 100,000 followers on TikTok.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Music
'Plastic Hearts' is not Miley Cyrus's Rock Phase
The singer–songwriter has been known to explore different influences while still staying true to her pop roots.
by ARIELLE STANGER
Music
AC/DC's New Album 'Power Up' Tops the Charts Already
After a difficult decade for the hard rock legends, they've come through with an amazing record.
by PHIL STEINKRAUSS
Music
What the #FreeBritney Movement Shows us About Female Autonomy in the Music Industry
Spears' conservatorship battle reflects a larger reality of stifled expression from women in music.
by EMILY MOON
Music
Hadji Gaviota Wants You To Be Honest With Yourself
The Penn alum talks dismantling pre–professionalism and discovering his identity ahead of his latest album.
by KYLE WHITING
Music
Does the Music Industry Actually Care if You Voted?
Between payola and voting initiatives, major recording companies have a mixed track record on the subject of democracy.
by PHIL STEINKRAUSS
Music
What Does An Election Sound Like?
Let's explore how politicians use specific songs and sounds to shape their messages.
by NORA YOUN
Music
CHIKA Reclaims her Power on ‘Industry Games’
Meet the “best of the new school” who shirks the conventions of the music industry.
by KAI SONG
Music
You Create Music When You Talk: Pamela Z's Interdisciplinary Work Stretches Definitions
The multimedia musician begs the question: Can any noise be beautiful?
by NORA YOUN
Focus
Why are we so obsessed with celebrities' bodies?
Billie Eilish's body shouldn't matter. Neither should Lizzo's, Kanye's, or anyone's, really.
by TREASURE BROWN
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