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How Will Smith and LL Cool J Work Through Being Older Rappers
New albums from middle-aged rap icons attempt to reconcile aging in a youth-obsessed genre
How Playboi Carti and Clipping Are Channeling Rap Retrofuturism
The Atlanta rage-rap emissary and the experimental California trio both dropped albums that excavate the past to reimagine the present.
Throwback Soul, Futuristic Synths
Plus an ambient collaboration between two of our favorite musicians and more
Flying Lotus on His Favorite Horror Movie and Video Game Composers
The musician and filmmaker breaks down the influences behind his new space thriller ‘Ash.’ Plus, a scoop about the newest Brainfeeder signee.
Five Albums for Spring Rebirth
Whether that means quiet reflection or reemerging from winter with a vengeance
Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals, Live From The Apocalypse
The Maryland duo on critical acclaim versus financial gain and creating their blistering, beautiful third album, “A City Drowned In God's Black Tears.”
Warped ’90s Throwbacks, Wildfire Folk Songs
Plus snappy Italian-language post-punk, impressionistic indie rap, and hilarious songs about the perils of performing on 'Tiny Desk'
An Ode to Moonlight's Chopped and Screwed Score
How one musical moment changed my understanding of Barry Jenkins' Oscar-winning romantic drama
A Very Special Live Episode of Waste or Taste!
The end of Drake, the coming of Addison Rae, and the mystical urgency of Oklou—all in front of a live audience