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No Sitting Still
Tyler, The Creator combats current club culture with his maximalist, synth–funk release 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS.'
by CONOR SMITH
Music
Does Justin Bieber Actually Have ‘SWAG’?
The pop powerhouse’s latest comeback is a “soulful” R&B plunge, but it’s stained by a complicated undertow.
by WILL CAI
Music
Olivia Rodrigo, Her Fans, and Her Favorite Artists
As the pop star cements her legendary status, she makes sure that her fans know the legends before her.
by SOPHIA LEONG
Music
The Mystical Magic of Benson Boone
The singer’s rise from American Idol dropout to viral pop star reveals how sincerity, satire, and self-awareness can fuel success in today’s music industry.
by ANANYA KARTHIK
Music
‘Virgin’ is a Look Inside Lorde’s Soul
Lorde explores gender identity, self–expression, and reclaiming her body in her fourth studio album.
by EMILY WHITEHEAD
Music
From Protest to Product: The "Taylor’s Version" Empire
How Taylor Swift transformed a contract dispute into the most successful branding exercise in modern music.
by ANVI TUTEJA
Music
PlaqueBoyMax is a New Kind of ‘Content Creator’
With the release of latest album "Five Forever," PlaqueBoyMax cements his unique staying power as a streamer and rapper … but not without difficulty.
by XIHLUKE MARHULE
Music
“Addison” is the Self–Reflective Soundtrack of the Summer
Addison Rae’s debut album showcases her transformation from influencer to pop superstar.
by ANJALI KALANIDHI
Music
West Philly Keeps the Beat Alive at Porchfest
Up Close with 2025’s Artist Lineup
by JACK LAMEY
Music
KATSEYE's ‘Gnarly’, From Flop to Phenomenon
Why “Hottie hottie, like a bag of Takis” may be the girl group’s most profound statement yet.
by ANJALI KALANIDHI
Music
Sincerely, is a Home Built From Love, Loss, and Light
Kali Uchis’ fifth studio album invites us to explore grief in its rawest, most intimate form.
by JESSICA COOK
Music
Insert Disk to Continue
Magdalena Bay brings the digital dreamscape to Franklin Music Hall.
by SOPHIA MIRABAL
Music
Standing Still With Eiko Ishibashi
Reflections on the composer–performer’s latest record 'Antigone' and her live appearance at Johnny Brendas.
by WILL CAI
Music
In Photos: 'Of Montreal' in Concert
A pop–rock show of colors and sounds at Philly’s Underground Arts.
by CALEB CRAIN
Music
Everyone’s a Pop Star
Inside the oversaturated world of influencer music—and the few who are making it stick.
by AMBER URENA
Music
Get Lost, Stadium Shows: Bar Show Culture Lives on in ALEXSUCKS
The garage–punk group gets up close and personal at the Foto Club.
by JETT BOLKER
Music
‘chew’ on This: How carLEEE Took on Music at Penn and Why You Can Too
Carlee Reid is about to graduate, but not without leaving her mark on the Penn music community.
by KYLE GRGECIC
Music
Djo's 'The Crux' Is Startlingly Surface Level
The artist's high–gloss melancholy gestures at depth, but doesn't really deliver.
by AMBER URENA
Music
‘Brighter Days Ahead’ Is Ariana Grande’s Much Needed Sunny Step Forward
Raw, imperfect, and honest—this deluxe is a reflection of the singer’s bumpy healing process.
by HOWE CHEN
Music
Screaming in a Silent Crowd
A firsthand account of Poppy’s 'They’re All Around Us' Tour at the Fillmore
by LOGAN YUHAS
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