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Why I Created QUARANTINE: A Collaborative Playlist
Songs that resonated with me about being alone.
by PEYTON TOUPS
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A Conversation with Allie X: Finding Beauty in Tragedy on 'Cape God'
Street sat down with the fledging pop star to discuss how she turns darkness into danceable pop.
by KYLE WHITING
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How I joined BTS's Army
The global brand still manages to maintain their joy and authenticity.
by PEYTON TOUPS
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Gupi's 'None' Is an Exhilarating Ride Through Experimental Club Music
Dog Show Records signee gupi offers a promising debut album chock full of electronic maximalism.
by KYLE WHITING
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'Changes' is Bieber's Anti–Climactic Comeback
There was more diversity and nuance in his elementary albums.
by EVA INGBER
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Björk's Complicated and Continuously Evolving Legacy
Björk is one of the most influential pop artists of all time. Here's why.
by KYLE WHITING
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I Went to the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and Got Very Emo About It
The orchestra's "À la Française" was a tribute to French composers and my teenaged self.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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Why Are All the Bands Getting Back Together?
How the Jonas Brothers and MCR kicked off 2020's weirdest musical trend.
by MELANNIE JAY
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Moses Sumney's 'grae: Part 1' is a Breathtaking Sophomore Album
Moses Sumney's first entry in the 'grae' double LP is a gorgeous examination of the in–between.
by KYLE WHITING
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Orla Gartland's 'Freckle Season' Leaves Fans Wanting More
Gartland's fourth EP is masterfully made, but doesn't quite feel finished.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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Why Billie Eilish Isn't the New Lorde
Not all teen music powerhouses are made the same.
by MELANNIE JAY
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Grimes Celebrates the Apocalypse on 'Miss Anthropocene'
On her latest album, Grimes reflects on the destruction of mankind.
by KYLE WHITING
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Marina's 'The Family Jewels' and the Decade That Followed
After ten years, the artist's debut album holds more weight than ever.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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Tammy Lang Brings Cabaret to the Kelly Writers House
Her impersonation of Marianne Faithfull shocked and wowed her multigenerational audience.
by LILY STEIN
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EDEN's 'no future' Surpasses Sky High Expectations
The Irish experimental musician deftly avoids a sophomore slump.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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Thrice's 'Vheissu' Anniversary Tour Defines Post–Hardcore
Every band in the lineup put their own spin on an ill–defined, fantastic genre.
by MELANNIE JAY
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A Definitive Ranking of the 2020 Oscars Musical Performances
Some made you "Stand Up," others made you "Lose Yourself."
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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The Grammys' 'Best Musical Theater Album' Reflects Voter Apathy
Giving the award to the Tonys' Best Musical takes away what makes cast albums special.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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French–Language Love Songs for a Highbrow Valentine's Day
This February, add the language of love to your Spotify playlist.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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Outdoor Concert Venues are Vital to a City's Scene
Memories made at summer and skyline stages are more important than the potential for rain.
by KEELY DOUGLAS
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