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Brockhampton look into the light on ROADRUNNER. Art by Jessica Shippelhoute

Brockhampton party like it’s 2017 on ‘ROADRUNNER’

April 28, 2021
Tune-Yards embrace sunshine-infused indie pop on sketchy. Photo by Mehan

Tune-Yards’ ‘sketchy.’ is indie pop for everyone

April 12, 2021
Jayna Feldman, for her new single i dont want to!

Jayna Feldman doesn’t want to!

March 12, 2021
Photo by RCA Records.

Isaac Dunbar’s ‘evil twin’ EP is fun if not derivative

February 25, 2021
Photo by Crowns & Owls.

‘TYRON’ proves that Slowthai is here to stay

February 18, 2021
Weezer gets existential on ‘OK Human’

Weezer gets existential on ‘OK Human’

February 2, 2021
Miley Cyruss Plastic Hearts, released on Nov. 25. Courtesy of RCA records.

Miley Cyrus looks to the past to reinvent herself today

December 5, 2020
Winter can be a time for self-reflection as well as being cozy. Here are some songs to capture the different feelings cold weather can bring. Photo by Danielle Kessler.

It’s cold out, here’s some songs to listen to until it’s not.

November 23, 2020
On Nov. 8, a wall of art in Nics depicts local artists expressions of hope for the future of Paradise and its residents.

On the Camp Fire’s second anniversary, Paradise looks to a brighter future with ‘The Hope of Daffodils’

November 18, 2020
On Small Town Boy, Duncan Laurence isnt just writing songs, hes telling stories. Photo by Paul Bellart. Courtesy of Universal Music Group

Small town boy on the world stage: An exclusive with Dutch pop artist Duncan Laurence

November 14, 2020
Ariana Grandes Positions released on Oct. 30, but doesnt quite hold up as well as previous albums Sweetener or thank u, next. Photo by Just Entertainment is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ariana Grande is switching up positions, but it feels stale

November 4, 2020
The Living Room Gallery may have started from a school project, but with help from colleagues, Holland has started a full-fledged brand that will only grow from here.

Living Room Gallery provides a new platform for local artists

October 30, 2020
Gorillazs new album, Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez released Oct. 23.

Gorillaz’s ‘Song Machine’ is the perfect summer playlist—in the middle of October

October 29, 2020
Open Mike Eagle finds ways to heal on Anime, Trauma and Divorce. But it turns out that moving onto a new stage in life might involve recontextualizing the most essential parts of ourselves.

Open Mike Eagle is in a slump, but his music isn’t

October 21, 2020
Pando cant wait to share new music hes been working on with his audience, but wants to keep them wondering what hell do next.

Chico artist B3Nii is bringing the party to the people

October 19, 2020
21 Savages newest album Savage Mode II features Drake and Young Thug and is also narrated by Morgan Freeman.

‘Savage Mode II’ lost focus on the original concept, and that isn’t a bad thing.

October 8, 2020
Graphic made by Hana Beaty

The Neighbourhood’s new album introduces Chip Chrome, but we still don’t know who he is.

October 2, 2020
The Liz is the new album by Armani Caesar, the first woman signed to Griselda records.

Armani Caesar’s “The Liz” is a concise expression of what Griselda does best

September 23, 2020
Cuties is the new Netflix film that has stirred controversy over its sexualization of young girls

The Netflix original that’s breaking the internet doesn’t have much to offer

September 15, 2020
The cover art for Super João EP

Dirty Projectors’ “Super João”: Longstreth and Co. continue their EP hotstreak

September 10, 2020
Whole New Mess is the latest release from indie artist Angel Olsen. Courtesy of Jagjaguwar records.

Angel Olsen’s “Whole New Mess”: Distress, Recontextualized

September 4, 2020
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