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Halsey’s ‘The Great Impersonator’ is a Letter to God and to Herself

Structured through homages to her musical inspirations, Halsey’s newest album is visceral, jarring and shockingly intimate. 

by AMBER URENA

Is This What Next Generation Classical Music Sounds Like?

The Detroit–based chamber orchestra is blazing a bold new path forward in the classical world.

by JO KELLY

Charts, So Confusing

Does Billboard still matter in guiding the cultural conversation?

by AMBER URENA

From Hongdae To UCity: Backstage With Kapacity

We checked in with Penn’s premier Korean rock band to talk Tchaikovsky, Rosé, and intensive setlist engineering.

by WILL CAI

The Incel Theater of Geordie Greep’s 'The New Sound'

The ex–Black Midi frontman’s first solo release is exhilaratingly satirical and unbearably horny.

by WILL CAI

Anna Shoemaker Has Been Doing Some Serious Sole Searching

For this Philly native, growing pains and the  open countryside are the perfect recipe for new tunes and a little self discovery. 

by SOPHIA MIRABAL

Vince Staples Showed Up for His Black in America Tour, but Philly Didn’t Show Up for Vince

The rapper’s star–spangled performance was met with surprising silence.

by JETT BOLKER

GloRilla Shows What it Means to Be “Glorious” In Her Debut Album

Sexy, religious, and empowering, GloRilla's new album glows in all aspects.

by JETT BOLKER

‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Is a Celebration of Fluidity and a Triumph For Billie Eilish

Eilish defies expectations and charts new territory in the tour for her latest album.

by JO KELLY

Inhaler: A New Era or a New Band?

As Inhaler enters a new stage of their career, will they retain the grungy sound and laid–back look that first gained them a following?  

by MAREN COHEN

ILLIT, Kiss of Life, Aespa, and More: October K–Pop Roundup

One of the most hectic months for K–pop this year yielded some truly fantastic outcomes.

by WILL CAI

Tyler, the Creator Takes His Mask Off in 'Chromakopia'

After a generational album run, Tyler gets more honest than we thought was possible.

by JETT BOLKER

A Short n’ Sweet Homecoming

The long–awaited return of Pennsylvanian pop star Sabrina Carpenter.

by EVA LITITSKAIA

Penn Student Bands Make Good Grooves Easy to Find

Just in case you missed it, here’s the skinny on Penn Records' inaugural rockfest.

by SOPHIA MIRABAL

The Roots of Questlove Run Deep in Philadelphia

Questlove’s upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire documentary grants us insight into his artistic identity as a Philadelphian.

by JETT BOLKER

'BRAT' album review and it’s completely different but also still brat album review

Charli xcx’s 'BRAT' sequel is a messy but undeniable victory lap that remixes more than just the sound of the original.

by WILL CAI

From JoJo with the Bow–Bow to Bad Girl

The “Karma” of a Childhood Pop Star’s Future

by JACK LAMEY

WE ARE(n’t) PENN STATE

Compared to the screams of other colleges' football fight songs, Penn’s silence is even louder.

by MAREN COHEN

The Fresh New Faces of Philly Jazz

As the genre ages, it’s only getting younger.

by LILA DUBOIS

The Sun Rises On SOPHIE, the Album

SOPHIE’s four–arc posthumous release is as evocative of her absence as it is of her presence.

by WILL CAI

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