Torres Is a Master of Her Energy on Fifth Album, Thirstier
A couple times a year, I’ll hear a song that steals my breath and doesn’t return it until I’ve spunContinue Reading
Author: Emma Maliborski
girl in red Is Brutally Vulnerable on if i could make it go quiet
There aren’t many artists who manage to become cultural signifiers before they release their first album. But on some cornersContinue Reading
Taylor Swift is Reborn on Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Like many pop icons, Taylor Swift’s career has operated on a cycle of deaths and rebirths. In order to convinceContinue Reading
Lana del Rey Whispers on Chemtrails Over the Country Club
Few artists have experienced the unique duality that Lana del Rey did in the first few months of the 2020s.Continue Reading
Julien Baker Tackles Failure and Redemption on Little Oblivions
Throughout Julien Baker’s career, her sobriety has been a focal point of her public image. Her catalogue is full ofContinue Reading
Miley Cyrus Makes A Rockstar Transformation On Plastic Hearts
Every pop star is somewhat of an aesthetic chameleon, but Miley Cyrus has proven herself to be addicted to sheddingContinue Reading
New Artist Miloe Evokes Hazy ’80s Nostalgia on “Winona”
Many of the most successful projects of 2020 found their musical and aesthetic grounding in the 1980s. From Dua Lipa’sContinue Reading
V!V Makes Social Media Disconnect Funky on “Sun x Moon”
The havoc social media can wreak on young relationships is a popular topic for Gen-Z artists, but it’s become staleContinue Reading
Dua Lipa’s Club Future Nostalgia Invites You To A Virtual Club Experience—For Better or Worse
On March 26th, 2020, the United States officially surpassed China and Italy and became the global leader in COVID-19 casesContinue Reading
The Aces Assert Themselves on Under My Influence
The Aces have been vocal about their disdain for the “girl group” label. In part, it’s because the moniker canContinue Reading