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Cardi B’s ‘Am I the Drama?’ Feels Five Years Too Late

Brigham Ellis • September 21, 2025

Cardi B’s long-awaited return to music begs one question: Will she be able to meet the high expectations?

Grime Enters the Club as Fred Again.. and Skepta Go ‘Back 2 Back’

Carolina Heeschen • September 21, 2025

Just a few months after “Victory Lap” was released, the pair's first official collaboration, this project continues to merge Skepta’s cutting lyricism with Fred’s expansive electronic production.

Twenty One Pilots Closes a Chapter in ‘Breach’

Leah Stitzel and Abby Rapuano • September 14, 2025

The story of genre-defying band Twenty One Pilots’ new album, Breach, really begins 10 years ago, with the 2015 release of their first chart-topping album, Blurryface. Since then, the band has been building not just a discography, but a world, spanning a decade of albums, music videos, and lore.

‘Play’ Is Sheeran at His Worst

Kendall Poglitsch • September 14, 2025

Ed Sheeran’s new album, Play, proves he’s past his prime.

Songs for Sweater Season: The Arts Section Makes a Fall Playlist

Maddie Mulligan, Maria Beatriz Saldanha, and Milo Priddle • September 11, 2025

To welcome the change in season, our Arts editors have put together a playlist curated for the fall.

‘Swag II’ Is an Exceptionally Personal Addition to Justin Bieber’s Catalog

Nicole Charbit Azpurua • September 9, 2025

The Justin Bieber we’ve been seeing this summer is different—he feels a little looser and a lot more personal.

‘Man’s Best Friend’ Is Too Much of a Good Thing

Leah Stitzel • September 4, 2025

Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend certainly meets the high standards she set nearly a year ago, but doesn’t necessarily stretch beyond them.

‘Wishbone’ Is a Triumphant Return for Conan Gray

Jack Weynand • September 4, 2025

Conan Gray has established himself as one of pop music’s most heartbreaking voices, and on his fourth album, Wishbone, he continues to tell his story—not only displaying his growth as a lyricist and vocalist, but also as a person.

‘Chicken Liver Testimony’ Serves Grit With a Side of Groove

Nicole Charbit Azpurua • April 13, 2025

With its blend of raw instrumentation, lyrical introspection, and collaborative depth, the album captures the essence of youthful exploration.

In ‘SABLE, fABLE,’ Bon Iver Steps Out of the Cabin and Into the Sunlight

Nicole Murphy • April 13, 2025

In the six years since Bon Iver’s last release, it is clear that Vernon has taken time for himself: to reflect, reset, and rediscover the joy in music again. And as listeners, we are grateful to be invited back in.

MarMon 2025: A Sa-Weet Playlist To Prepare for the Mile 21 Concert

Maddie Mulligan • April 9, 2025

Saweetie might not be mainstream anymore, but her hit songs and collaborations are sure to be thoroughly entertaining for the Mile 21 crowd.

Djo’s Third Album ‘The Crux’ Marks an Artistic Turning Point

Vivienne Woodard • April 8, 2025

While the lack of consistent thematic and musical elements makes the album feel like a collection of singles rather than a cohesive musical statement, The Crux stands as a testament to Keery's genuine talent and maintains Djo’s standing as a compelling force in contemporary music.