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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
Music
'For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)' Is a Record For Everyone
Japanese Breakfast’s fourth studio album is a masterclass in genre synthesis, profound sadness, and erratic serenity.
by KYLE GRGECIC
Music
Hills Burn in California, You Ignore Them
Addressing the gap between environmental musicians’ art and action
by JO KELLY
Music
Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’ Pays Tribute to Atlanta’s Underground Rap Culture
The rapper’s third studio album is worth more than the sum of its parts.
by DANIELLE JASON
Music
Vocals, V–Necks and No Virtues: The Vices Will Rock Your World
Rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well… and Dutch!
by KYLE GRGECIC
Music
What Can We Learn From The ‘Severance’ Score?
The soundtrack of the TV thriller is cold, calculated, and impressive—but does the theory behind it pay off?
by WILL CAI
Music
Weatherday’s 'Hornet Disaster' Is Far from Disastrous
Seeing an album in concert can save an awful day.
by LOGAN YUHAS
Music
C*ntry Music: Reclamation or Regression?
The pop–country pivot might be indicative of America's shifting center.
by JO KELLY
Music
MIXX Up Your Playlist with NMIXX
With the completion of their ‘Fe3O4’ EP trilogy, the fourth–gen K–Pop girl group transcends the genre’s norms with a showcase of musicianship and dedication.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Pop Lovers, Don’t Exclude Classical Music From Your Taste Profile
Vitamin String Quartet bridges the gap between the classical genre and mainstream pop fans.
by HOWE CHEN
Music
It’s Time for Inhaler to Take a Breather
Inhaler gasps for greatness, but 'Open Wide' just sighs.
by JASON ZHAO
Music
Mother Monster Makes ‘MAYHEM’ Her Merriment
Pop star and actress chameleon Lady Gaga embraces her dueling selves in her most confident and best record to date.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Going In Blind: Alcest at Union Transfer
Tapping into unexplored genres allows for a new appreciation for international music.
by JETT BOLKER
Music
LISA’s ‘Alter Ego’ Would’ve Blown Her Cover
The Thai singer’s debut solo project isn’t all too different from her K–Pop output.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Is AI–Generated Music Ever Okay?
It’s a complicated topic, and the delineations matter.
by WILL CAI
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