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Music

Lights, Camera, Anxiety

Normalcy is the solution to the celebrity mental health crisis.

by RYANNE MILLS

Composing the Future with James Diaz

Ph.D. student James Diaz leans into the avant–garde as he subverts the typical expectations of Western classical music.

by VIKKI XU

Shakira Teaches a Master Class in the Art of the Revenge Song

Music Session #53 (and revenge JAMS of the sort) remind us to know our worth. 

by DIANNA TRUJILLO MAGDALENO

Street’s Favorite Albums of All Time

8 Enduring records that define what it means to listen to music.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

'Daisy Jones & The Six' is the Epitome of Sex, Drugs, & Rock ‘n’ Roll

The new Amazon miniseries revisits the golden era of music while turning a made–up band into reality.

by KELLY CHO

Kali Uchis' Spiritual and Sensual Journey in “Red Moon in Venus”

The R&B and pop singer is the divine feminine, and she’s sharing her secrets with the rest of us.

by HANNAH SUNG

A Marxist Analysis of Fred Again

How has the mystical power of capitalism reached the heart of house music?

by GIULIA NOTO LA DIEGA

Brazilian Funk is Making Waves Across International Waters

From the Coachella stage to the World Cup field, Funk has become Brazil's hottest export.

by LUIZA LOUBACK

Can Machines Be Musical?

AI might become the songwriter’s new best friend.

by MEHREEN SYED

Grammys Recap 2023: The Night’s Biggest Winners

Giving you the rundown on the most anticipated night in music.

by RYANNE MILLS

“Her Loss” Is Our Controversy

Drake and 21 Savage's collaborative album is riddled with scandal—and not the good kind.

by MEHREEN SYED

A Heaven–Sent Musical Milestone

Sam Smith and Kim Petras take a Grammy category with a crimson performance of "Unholy."

by HEAVEN CROSS

Stop Separating the Art from the Artist

Chloe Bailey’s collaboration with Chris Brown sparks immense backlash. 

by KELLY CHO

Resonant Frequencies

From biorhythms to body rhythms, these five songs by Eno, Wonder, and Guetta, among others, tap directly into the tempos of human life.

by WALDEN GREEN

SZA Saves our Souls in SOS

'SOS' captures the complexity of love in SZA's genre–bent album that is rumored to be her last.

by ANGELE DIAMACOUNE

Music For Plants, By Plants

How Modern Biology is creating calming melodies with a little bit of botanical assistance

by JULES LINGENFELTER

“Flowers” is the New Self–Love Anthem

 Miley Cyrus’ hit single remains on top long after Valentine’s Day.

by KELLY CHO

Dry Cleaning Captivates Fans at Union Transfer

The post–punk band from the UK makes a splash on the East Coast.

by HALLA ELKHWAD

How Roc Nation and Rihanna Turned Their Backs on Black Lives

How Rihanna headlining this year’s Super Bowl impacts the Black Lives Matter movement

by RYANNE MILLS

The Rise and Fall of Boy Bands

Exposing the exploitation and hardships endured by seemingly perfect young pop stars

by RYANNE MILLS

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