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H.C. McEntire, “Eno Axis”

McEntire’s sophomore record is an album to escape into without being a delusional utopia.

August 24, 2020
Victoria Monét Discusses Her Assertive Debut Album “Jaguar”

The R&B songwriter’s album is for “the women who like to say what’s on their mind.”

August 07, 2020
Reviews
Skullcrusher, “Skullcrusher” EP

“Skullcrusher” is an exciting, strange collection of songs from a new songwriter who showcases immense promise.

July 28, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Tei Shi on Going Indie with “Die 4 Ur Love”

The EP marks the Colombian-Canadian songwriter’s first release since cutting ties with her major label.

July 16, 2020
Reviews
Gum Country, “Somewhere”

The Courtneys offshoot roams across tennis courts and parties they don’t want to attend on “Somewhere.”

June 23, 2020
Reviews
Charli XCX, “how i’m feeling now”

“how i’m feeling now” finds Charli stuck at home with her own anxieties and a tumultuous relationship.

May 19, 2020
Reviews
Dua Lipa, “Future Nostalgia”

Lipa’s vocal dexterity and blissful pop production carry the weight of her second record.

April 02, 2020
In Conversation: Soccer Mommy Confronts the Dark Side of Existence

Sophie Allison on how she’s handling being stuck inside and her post-release reflections on “Color Theory.”

March 31, 2020
In Conversation: Banoffee Leans Into Her Family History on “Look At Us Now Dad”

Australian singer Martha Brown explains how familial research and a move to LA inspired her glittering debut.

February 20, 2020
The 2020 Grammys Had a Confusing Energy

The celebration of indulgence contended with Deborah Dugan’s firing and Kobe Bryant’s tragic death.

January 27, 2020
Blame It on Their Juice: The Year in Songs About Fruit

From peachy to rotten, we highlight seven tracks from 2019’s produce section.

December 20, 2019
Reviews
Kim Gordon, “No Home Record”

Kim’s dissatisfaction with and aggression toward toxic American capitalism are burned into this album.

October 10, 2019
Ten Years Later, The xx’s Self-Titled Debut Remains Indefinable

“xx” is as melancholic as ever a decade after the London trio introduced themselves to the world.

August 14, 2019
Reviews
Tyler, the Creator, “IGOR”

The heart of “IGOR” deals with lust and obsession—a spectrum of desire requiring listeners to think long and hard about the reality of a relationship.

May 23, 2019
Nilüfer Yanya Isn’t Afraid to Confront Herself on “Miss Universe”

The British singer-songwriter’s debut deals with mental health and coming to terms with the limits and manipulations of our wellness industry.

March 26, 2019

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The Grammys Actually Showed Some Progress This Year

Although the pressure to be politically correct and proportionally progressive was strong, the live performances championed female talent and admiration. 

February 11, 2019
Jessica Pratt Wants You To Avoid Self-Doubt

The singer-songwriter and LA native talks about her new album “Quiet Signs” and surviving on an emotional battlefield.

February 08, 2019
A Trend We Can Get Down With: Female Musicians Writing About Receiving Oral Sex

Women are using music to detail exactly how they want it (NSFW). We’ve compiled twelve of the best examples. 

January 15, 2019
Reviews
Gucci Mane, “Evil Genius”

On “Evil Genius,” Gucci’s raps about his past are piled with repetitive tropes and uncreative imagery.

December 21, 2018
Reviews
The 1975, “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”

Finding a balance between joy and self-seriousness, this is the quartet’s finest and most decadent album to date.

December 04, 2018
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