Arts & Entertainment
Music
Julia Pratt on Finding Belonging Between Her Melodies
This Philadelphia native is making songs that she wants to listen to and we can't get enough.
by KATE RATNER
Arts
The Boundaries of Expression Are Being Redrawn
Exploring the unexpected synergy between creativity, accessibility, and artificial intelligence.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future is Daringly Imperfect
The Big Thief frontwoman’s new album is a lyrical and atmospheric tour de force.
by COLE KNIGHT
Arts
Celeste Ng is Questioning Everything
Visiting Penn this past week, this critically acclaimed novelist explains how writing helps her understand the world.
by JULES LINGENFELTER
Film
Francis Ford Coppola is Going All In Again
The legendary director will finally release his long–gestating dream project, ‘Megalopolis’ this year.
by ADEN BERGER
Music
Spotify Killed the Radio Star
What does the rise of streaming mean for artists and listeners?
by MEHREEN SYED
Arts
Discovering with Mom at Art Miami
I took my mom to Art Miami and this is what she liked
by DYLAN GROSSMANN
Music
Tirzah Transcends Traditional Narratives on "trip9love…???"
On her most challenging album yet, Tirzah lets her music do all the talking.
by JAKE FALCONER
Music
The Resurrection of Panchiko
The champions of the lost wave tour talk tour, streaming discourse, and their storied origins.
by HANNAH SUNG
Film
The Most Underrated Oscar Category
Short films are the backbone of the film industry.
by BEA HAMMAM
Music
Benny the Butcher’s "Everybody Can’t Go" is Another Strong Performance
The rapper's new project shows even more advancement from his previous work.
by ANANYA VARSHNEYA
Film
Anyone but You: The Return or Continued Lull of The Classic Rom-Com?
Does the modern revival of the rom–com remain “Unwritten”?
by CAITLYN IACCINO
Film
Dune: Part Two Shows the Way
Dune Director Villeneuve is conquering new worlds amidst the action movie slump.
by AARON VISSER
Film
Consumers Aren’t Dumb; They Are Deprived of Access.
Popularity and profitability in film are not in odds with artistic merits.
by FIONA HERZOG
Film
From Stand–Up to Screen
Rachel Sennott defies conventions and champions authenticity, all in pursuit of comedic excellence.
by ERIN JEON
Music
The Seattle Sound and Its Origins
What is the recipe for musical innovation? It’s not as glamorous as you might think.
by SOPHIA MIRABAL
Arts
Queering the Sad Girl
Melissa Broder's Novel "Milk Fed" is subverting the sad girl aesthetic.
by MAYA GRUNSCHLAG
Music
Putting Money Where Your Mic Is
Street's curated list of the best songs about money—a penny for our thoughts.
by JULIA FISCHER
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