Arts & Entertainment
Music
Pop–Punk’s Diverse Revival Is More Performative Than Progressive
Pop–punk isn't just for the white kids anymore—but how diverse are its stars?
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Arts
Amanda Ba Embraces the Call of the Wild
The London–based artist’s paintings are fighting tooth and claw to be seen.
by IRMA KISS
Music
Meek Mill Balances Affluence and Agony in the Inconsistent 'Expensive Pain'
The Philly rapper continues to provide a solid voice for underdogs in the city on his latest album.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Arts
Fighting Climate Change for the Future ... and the Past
The effects of global warming on the monuments and archeological triumphs of our history cannot be underestimated.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Alessia Cara Explores Her Inner Fishbowl on ‘In The Meantime’
Every challenge is an additional exhibit within Cara's self–contained bubble.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Illuminati Hotties Brings the Pop–Punk Revival Back to the Fringes
‘Let Me Do One More’ is the crown jewel of a year that produced plenty of rippers and very few skippers.
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
Injury Reserve's 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' is a Jarring Reflection on a Turbulent Year
The Arizona group's second studio album comes after a devastating loss.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Street’s Highly Anticipated Fall Music Releases
Newsflash: Adele and ABBA are back!
by EMILY MOON
Arts
Step in to Jasper Johns’ Hall of Mirrors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Often thrilling and thought–provoking, 'Mind/Mirror' can also be exhausting in its exhaustiveness.
by WALDEN GREEN
Film
In 'The Garden of Words,' Less is More
This slow–paced movie deserves your patience.
by CINDY ZHANG
Music
Satanic Shoes and Fake Pregnancies: Lil Nas X's Marketing Genius
How Lil Nas X uses provocative marketing tactics to promote queer voices.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Are Music Reviews Really That Important?
Pitchfork and other publications have stopped caring about the music.
by EVAN QIANG
Television
'Squid Game': How Far Would You Go to Be the Last One Standing?
Netflix's new number one series teaches us that the real threat to humanity is apathy.
by HEATHER SHIEH
Music
Phoebe Bridgers Embraces Sad Girl Autumn at the Mann
The indie rock musician graced the Skyline Stage on Sept. 22 and brought a wave of tranquility with her.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Film
Airing One’s Own Funeral: The 2021 Emmy Awards
For a mostly predictable Emmy Awards, this year's telecast was nothing less than a horror show for its host, CBS.
by JACOB POLLACK
Arts
The Barnes Foundation’s Retrospective of Suzanne Valadon is a Triumph of the Female Gaze
Inside the model, painter, and rebel's subversive career
by IRMA KISS
Arts
Meet Isabel Hu: A Traditional Painter Turned Tattoo Artist and Digital Creator
Artist Spotlight | How this design student lets art rule her life with no regrets
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Arts
Step Into the World of Van Gogh's Art at the Tower Theatre
'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' has arrived here in Philadelphia finally–and brings a universe of color alongside it.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
Music
Kacey Musgraves' 'star–crossed' is a Tragedy Without a Villain
The country–pop singer explores life after divorce in the follow–up to her award–winning 'Golden Hour'.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
Arts
'God Complex: A Different Philadelphia' Brings Criticism, Conversation, and Change to the Arthur Ross Gallery
There’s no excuse not to take advantage of Roberto Lugo’s eye–opening exhibition.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
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