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Music
Hayley Williams Processes Grief and Resilience on her Devastating New Album
'FLOWERS for VASES / descansos' offers deeper insight into the Paramore lead's personal life.
by EMILY MOON
Music
Pink Sweat$ takes us to 'Pink Planet' on his new album
The Philadelphia native's new LP is romantic R&B unified with wholesome lyrics.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
On 'EP2!,' JPEGMAFIA Experiments with Ambience
The rapper known for his eclectic and digitalized production opts for a new sound.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Pearl Charles Encourages Soul Searching on 'Magic Mirror'
Charles' sophomore LP inspires dance parties in the bedroom.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Going Gaga for Lady Gaga's Chromatica Oreos
It's giving us camp. It's giving us gay. It's giving us Gaga.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
The Weather Station Combats 'Ignorance' On New Album
Tamara Lindeman illuminates the existential threat of climate change on her latest effort.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Why is Taylor Swift Re–Recording her Old Albums?
“Love Story” is the first of many. But why is Swift re–recording her music in the first place?
by EMILY MOON
Music
Weezer's Quirks Shine Through On 'OK Human'
Though Weezer may never return to the heights of 'Pinkerton,' their latest record is authentic in its simplicity.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
A Love Letter to my Infinite Playlist
How I curate and collect conceptions of love by ways of a Spotify Playlist
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Music
For the Love of the Cover
In quarantine, covering songs has become the ultimate act of love.
by MEG GLADIEUX
Music
Love Triangles Take the Wheel in Olivia Rodrigo's "drivers license"
Rodrigo's hit single puts a new spin on a tale as old as time.
by EMILY MOON
Music
Remembering SOPHIE
In the wake of SOPHIE's death, the artist left a chasm of untapped potential the size of the moon.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
When A Feminist Anthem Falls Flat
MARINA's 'Man's World' exemplifies what can go wrong with setting out to write a feminist anthem.
by KATHRYN XU
Music
Will Live Music Ever Return?
As the pandemic drags on, live music seems as distant as ever.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
Music
Arlo Parks Offers Healing on 'Collapsed in Sunbeams'
Parks' debut album exceeds expectations with beautifully brutal honesty.
by EMILY MOON
Music
Finding Individuality After One Direction: Zayn's 'Nobody is Listening'
The former members of the beloved boy band are still struggling to develop their own voices.
by EMILY MOON
Music
I Can't Feel My Face: The Evolution of The Weeknd's Look in the 'After Hours' Era
The Weeknd stands out among his fellow male pop stars in his self–presentation.
by PEYTON TOUPS
Music
Biden's Inaugural Playlist Sounds Like Hope and Resilience
With artists like Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA, the new administration's soundtrack is already looking forward.
by ALLISON STILLMAN
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