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Arts & Entertainment

Mitski is at Her Peak Performing at Central Park

Closing out the 'Be The Cowboy' tour, the singer–songwriter takes an indefinite break from performing.

by SAM KESLER

Artist of the Week: Elephante

Learn how this Harvard grad turned DJ went from making Powerpoints to playing arenas.

by BEATRICE FORMAN

'Falling Inn Love' is a Waste of 98 Minutes

Poorly used clichés and regressive gender roles make this romantic comedy entirely unwatchable. 

by ANA HALLMAN

Frankie Cosmos' 'Close It Quietly' Finds Calm in Chaos

Their latest album isn't a change of pace; it's a reminder to slow down. 

by MEHEK BOPARAI

‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’: Lana Del Rey Masters Her Craft

The singer’s new album is a tour de force that deconstructs her relationships and her own self–perception.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

How 'Dissect' Occupies the Space Left Empty by the Artist

This podcast tries to take the mystery out of songwriting. 

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Does Frank Turner Have a Place on 'No Man's Land'?

As a man writing an album about women, is the English rocker making a statement or mansplaining?

by MELANNIE JAY

The Timothée Chalamet Phenomenon

Why is the world so obsessed with this young actor, and is that a good thing?

by ANNA COLLINS

The Standout Performances of Made In America 2019

From Lizzo in an all–denim fit to DaBaby's many guests, there was no shortage of surprises at this year’s festival. 

by BEATRICE FORMAN

The Rise of the Do–It–Yourself Artist

How the relationship between artist and audience has evolved

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Cashing In On Spider–Man: A Battle Between Marvel and Sony

The fate of Spidey within Marvel's Cinematic Universe is uncertain. How have we gotten here?

by ANNA COLLINS

How the Dublin Music Scene Welcomed Me

As a young American writer traveling alone, it was only through music that I began to feel Irish.

by MELANNIE JAY

'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' and Tarantino's Violence Against Women

Tarantino's latest film not only treats women poorly, it delights in violence against them.

by ANNA COLLINS

Whitney's 'Forever Turned Around' is Nostalgic and Bittersweet

The indie group delivers a second album that further defines their sound.

by TERESA XIE

Black Belt Eagle Scout Makes Queer, Indigenous Rock For Everyone

On 'At the Party With My Brown Friends,' Katherine Paul guides the listener through her experience.

by SAM KESLER

Taylor Swift's Latest Album is Her Most Intimate Yet

On 'Lover,' Swift lets us into her private life without fearing for her image. 

by MEHEK BOPARAI

Artist of the Week: Michael League of Snarky Puppy

How the musician and bandleader forged a path as unique as his sound. 

by MEHEK BOPARAI

'Wet Hot American Summer': The Peak of Camp

Be sure to watch this cult classic as a last hurrah for summer.

by ANNA COLLINS

The Best Songs from Euphoria's Season One Soundtrack

Fill your back to school playlist with songs from the breakout show of the summer.

by TERESA XIE

A More Reflective Campus: Two Sculptures Formerly at PMA Relocate to Penn

These huge and heavy artworks will be on long–term loan for the next 99 years.

by JESSICA BAO

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