Second Acts and Shapeshifters
A lo-fi study beats producer grows up, a hip-hop widow grabs the mic, plus sex, money, and grime
48 articles
I Learned to Listen From My Dad
He taught me a crucial survival skill when he passed down his rock’n’roll fandom.
Perfume Genius Explains His Credit Card Statement
The indie-rock icon brings his signature humor and vulnerability to the table while talking about vapes, dog treats, and gambling in ‘Second Life.’
Throwback Soul, Futuristic Synths
Plus an ambient collaboration between two of our favorite musicians and more
Five Albums for Spring Rebirth
Whether that means quiet reflection or reemerging from winter with a vengeance
Lady Gaga’s Millennial Nostalgia Campaign
Her new album, “Mayhem,” is positioned as a return to form. What exactly does that mean for a grab-bag pop chameleon like Gaga?
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'
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
Lowrider Jams, Guitar Explorations, Train-Station Jazz
Plus a gently psychedelic Japanese singer-songwriter and one rapper’s third album of 2025 so far