Derek Wong
ARTICLES
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.
Ego
Miles In Transit Wants To Push Transit to the Limit
The 24–year–old content creator advocates for better public transportation while fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Style
The Olympics Are a Mess. Why Do We Still Love Them?
The international event continues to capture audiences, even as controversies emerge.
Music
‘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.
Music
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.
Music
Jenny on the Chopping Block
How Jennifer Lopez and her team are mishandling her status as a legacy artist
Music
‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Hits Short but Sweet
Billie Eilish’s third full–length LP might be her most concise, and best, yet.
Music
Red Velvet Entrances Listeners in Alluring New Album ‘Chill Kill’
The K–Pop group’s third studio album is a haunting, multidimensional project, highlighting the members’ strengths.
Music
The Weird Ethics of Posthumous Music
How should we handle the craft of an artist who’s no longer with us?
Music
Society Needs More Spooky Season Songs
Our favorite season has a scant modern soundtrack that goes along with it.
Music
G Flip Invites You To Their All–Inclusive, Headbanging Jam Session at The Foundry
Stopping in Philly for their first US tour, the Aussie singer–drummer commanded the crowd through cathartic songs and introspective lyricism.
Music
'LOONATIC' Deals: The Saga of the LOONA vs. Blockberry Creative Lawsuits
LOONA’s fight against their former company is a Cinderella story that uncovers the shady deals lurking behind K–Pop company contracts.
Music
Olivia Rodrigo Spills All of Her ‘GUTS’ To The World
On her sophomore project, Rodrigo shows that she’s no longer a teenager, but a maturing artist with a lot to say.
Music
Survival of the Fittest: Why K–Pop Survival Shows Remain Popular
K–Pop shows exhibit a recent resurgence in popularity, with more than a dozen shows appearing within the past year.
Music
‘Y’all Means All,’ Except in Country Music
How the genre struggles to balance its conservative veterans with its progressive breakouts
Music
In ‘Dirt Femme,’ Tove Lo Reveals Her True Self
The Swede’s first independently–released album is unapologetically in love with dance music, and all the better for it.
Music
Taylor Swift is an Anti–Hero in ‘Midnights,’ but a Mastermind at 3 a.m.
Swift's tenth studio album sets a foot back into pop territory without fully committing to it.
Music
Darlings Should Worry About Harry Styles’ Acting Ventures
The actor’s latest dive into acting puts the musician–actor pipeline into question.
Music
BLACKPINK is slowly losing their K–Pop identity with BORN PINK
Their second studio album highlights creative stagnation and contradictory messaging.
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