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Mitski Wants You to Know that She Didn’t Want to Make 'Laurel Hell'
Following her supposed exit from the music industry, Mitski dusts off her skills to create an introspective comeback album about her career.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Rethinking the Vegas Residency
What was once a graveyard for dying stars is now prime ground for artists to progress their careers.
by DEREK WONG
Music
When We Were Young Festival is Too Much
The Internet–breaking event is mired with issues. What do potential attendees need to know?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Philia: A Playlist of Platonic Love
Looking for a playlist to blast on Pal–entine’s Day? We’ve got you covered.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Music
Taylor Swift and Moses Sumney: Studies in 'Aromanticism'
On two of their respective albums, these seemingly disparate artists explore a love that exists beyond sex, relationships, and marriage.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
What's a Musician, and Why Does it Even Matter?
In light of Damon Albarn and Taylor Swift's Twitter beef, it's time for us to reconsider who is and isn't a songwriter.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Lila Dubois is a First–Year Student with an Album on the Way
The Los Angeles native strikes an inspiring balance between her passion and her education.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
Summer Walker makes space for interiority, proving she’s 'Still Over It'
Walker's sophomore album places a premium on voice and navigates a complicated relationship.
by KALIYAH DORSEY
Music
Should Artists Sell Their Publishing Rights?
David Bowie's catalog was recently sold for millions for dollars, but is this the right move for every musician?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
James The Seventh Is More Than Your Next Indie–Pop Darling
The 21–year–old artist combines her past and her TikTok presence to tell a potent story.
by DEREK WONG
Music
34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, January 2021
These are the song's Street's been obsessed with this past month.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Music
K-Pop Is Becoming Increasingly Westernized. It’s Not Just Because of BTS.
Newer K-Pop groups, dubbed the "fourth generation," are seeing faster launches in the Western market than ever before.
by DEREK WONG
Music
I’ve Made Monthly Spotify Playlists For Three Years, And You Should Too
The greatest gift of musical nostalgia that Spotify Wrapped can't provide
by KATE RATNER
Music
Twee Music: The Forefront of the Gentle Renaissance
As TikTok predicts the return of Twee, we turn back the clock to the music that started it all.
by KATE RATNER
Music
Twelve Albums to Look Forward to in 2022
Here are Street's most anticipated releases of the year.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd Continues To Exert His Power Over Pop Music
The semi–surprise release manages to one–up his 2020 blockbuster, 'After Hours.'
by DEREK WONG
Music
TWICE Has, Indeed, Found the Formula of Pop Perfection
The girl group has never sounded more self–assured than on their third full–length Korean album.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Street’s Favorite Albums of 2021
This year put a damper on our experiences with many forms of culture; luckily, recorded music wasn’t one of them.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Music
A Look Back on Stephen Sondheim's Finest Works
A tribute to the late composer’s impressive career
by KAYLA COTTER
Music
'Red (Taylor's Version)' is Not Just A Sad Girl Autumn Album
The re–recording of one of the most iconic Taylor Swift albums teaches about owning life's difficult moments.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
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