On ‘Chromakopia,’ Tyler, the Creator Is Best Without a Mask
On his seventh studio album, the California rapper-producer probes—and embraces—his worst impulses as he tries to cope with rap superstardom.
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Don’t Cry for Bon Iver
Justin Vernon skewers his own tortured artist myth on ”Speyside,” the standout track from his new bare-bones EP.
Two Shell’s Trick Mirror
On the UK dance-music pranksters’ debut album, sincerity and irony are like two nearly identical reflections.
The Paris Review
On Paris Hilton’s latest dalliance with pop, ‘Infinite Icon,’ and the cost of a banger
Papo2oo4 and Subjxct 5’s “Quickspeed” Transforms Tri-State Rap Into a Castlevania Level
New Jersey and New York hip-hop visionaries unite to punch us in the face with digital grit
The Tender Evolution of MJ Lenderman
On ‘Manning Fireworks’ and the indie rock songwriter’s flawed-but-trying male protagonists
Tyler, the Creator’s “Noid” Is a Slick Black Sabbath Homage
But it's the personal touches that make the 'Chromakopia' single really work.
Lexa Gates’ “What You Wish For” Is a Deadpan Look at Small-Time Success
For the Queens-bred rapper and singer, being so cool has its drawbacks.
Let’s All Take a Moment to Luxuriate in the Immaculate Sting-ness of Mk.gee’s “Rockman”
The unlikely breakout star returns with a minimalist track that lives up to his burgeoning legend.
Haley Heynderickx’s “Gemini” Is Reminder to Stop Hating on Yourself
The Portland folk-rocker makes going through it sound utterly gorgeous on her new song.
Enough With the Shoegaze Revival—Dummy Are Taking It Back to Madchester
The L.A. psychedelic indie rock band surrenders to the beat on ‘Free Energy.’