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Music
Dawn of Chromatica: A Confounding Hyperpop Fantasia
The star–studded remix album is a chaotic document of the current hyperpop scene.
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.
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.
Music
Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever, and that’s Saying Something.
The pop wunderkind matures on her sophomore album.
Music
Halsey, Rihanna, and The Cult of Celebrity
Is there a way to appreciate Halsey's latest era without buying into celebrity bullshit?
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?
Film
Disney's 'Cruella' is Full of Flair, but Fails to Pack a Punch
Cruella starts with a bang but fizzles at the end.
Word on the street
My Time at Habitat for Humanity
After a year of social isolation, my part-time job reminded me what it means to be human.
Music
Know Your Daddy, Her Name is St. Vincent
St. Vincent has always toed the line between what is real and what is fake. Daddy’s Home is her realest fake record yet.
Music
Going Gaga for Lady Gaga's Chromatica Oreos
It's giving us camp. It's giving us gay. It's giving us Gaga.
Music
Remembering SOPHIE
In the wake of SOPHIE's death, the artist left a chasm of untapped potential the size of the 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.
Music
Róisín Murphy reclaims the Dance Floor on 'Róisín Machine'
The veteran alt–pop icon reintroduces herself on her first record in five years.
Music
A.G. Cook's 'Apple' is a Dizzying Display of Electronica
The PC Music ringleader's "second debut album" flies in every direction.
Music
A Soundtrack for 2020's Election Anxieties
Street reflects on the songs that reflect our cries for justice.
Music
Dancing to Club Music in the Time of COVID-19
Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga are back to give us some danceable, club-ready bangers. Too bad the clubs are closed.
Music
Taylor Swift's 'folklore' is yet another masterpiece in her discography
The pop star trades bombastic synths for eclectic folk-pop on her breathtaking 8th studio album.
Music
The Chicks share righteous, passionate anger on 'Gaslighter'
The country trio formerly known as The Dixie Chicks are assisted by Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent on their latest record.
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