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ARTICLES
Music
Avril Lavigne’s ‘Love Sux’ Attempts to Reclaim Past Glory
On her seventh studio album, Lavigne strives to mimic the sound that made her popular in the first place.
Style
How Chef Diana Widjojo Is Highlighting Indonesian Cuisine and Culture
The co–owner of restaurant Hardena is making Indonesian food more popular than ever.
Music
For Indie Musicians, Fortnite is the Last Straw
Epic Games' acquisition of Bandcamp foreshadows a bleak future for independent music.
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.
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.
Focus
Universities Are Recognizing Their Role in the Climate Crisis. Penn’s Policies Remain Outdated
More universities have committed to fossil fuel divestment. Why hasn’t Penn?
Music
Vinyl Sales Are at an All–Time High. Manufacturers Can’t Keep Up.
Following massive releases from Adele and Ed Sheeran, small artists are having trouble releasing their albums on vinyl.
Music
40 Years Later, ABBA Remains Pop’s Most Influential Trailblazers
The Swedish pop juggernauts continue to reinvent the wheel.
Music
The Controversy Behind JPEGMAFIA’s ‘LP!’ Reveals the Problem With Music Labels
‘LP!’ has some of the rapper’s best songs, but its gems cannot be found on official streaming services.
Music
Alessia Cara Explores Her Inner Fishbowl on ‘In The Meantime’
Every challenge is an additional exhibit within Cara's self–contained bubble.
Music
Are Music Reviews Really That Important?
Pitchfork and other publications have stopped caring about the music.
Focus
Trader Joe’s and Their Racist Rhetoric
Why is Trader Joe’s so insistent with their insensitive product labels?
Music
Little Simz's ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ is the Best Rap Album in Years
The artist takes listeners on an hour–long journey into the constantly fluctuating life of an introvert.
Music
Halsey’s 'If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power' is a Testament to Their New Musical Direction
Collaborating with two former members of Nine Inch Nails, Halsey discusses the difficulties of motherhood on their fourth album.
Music
Remembering Aaliyah: R&B Icon and Pioneer
Aaliyah’s music is finally streaming 20 years after her death, but it isn’t without controversy.
Music
Jack Antonoff Shares His Love for New Jersey on ‘Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night’
On his third solo album, Antonoff shifts away from his increasingly repetitive production style.
Focus
Are Influencers the Key to Reversing Vaccine Hesitancy?
As vaccination rates continue to decrease, social media stars could turn things around.
Focus
Behind the Algorithm: How AI Silences Small Creators
A war is brewing between small content creators and Big Tech.
Film
Dear USAG: Treat Your Gymnasts Better
On ‘Golden’: a glimpse into the lives of elite gymnasts that reveals the corrupt organization behind them.
Music
MIKE Reshapes Rap’s Anatomy on ‘Disco!’
The 22-year-old rapper and producer pushes the boundaries of an already diverse genre.
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