Opinion
The Butterfly Effect of Lorde's "Ribs" Debuting on the Hot 100
PUBLISHED May 8, 2025
I've said it before and I'll say it again: generally, it's fun when older music finds a new audience and/or is rediscovered thanks to a...
What's with Canadians Singing in Cursive?
PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2025
In the same year that Fetty Wap introduced his "Trap Queen" to his stove, an indie girl also introduced us to her kitchen. Even though the...
Halsey Is Right to Criticize Music Journalism This Time
PUBLISHED Feb 6, 2025
Having previously engaged with some writing about their music in some pretty negative and weird ways, Halsey is once again calling out music...
Wait, Are the Grammys Good Now?
PUBLISHED Feb 3, 2025
Last night (February 2), the Weeknd showed up at the Grammy Awards to perform "Cry for Me" and "Timeless" from his newly released album...
Drake Still Doesn't Understand Why He Lost to Kendrick Lamar
PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2025
During last year's infamous rap feud, Drake and Kendrick Lamar kept searching for a smoking gun. In "meet the grahams," Lamar alleged that...
Can 'Daredevil: Born Again' Bring About the Second Coming of the MCU?
PUBLISHED Jan 15, 2025
The downfall of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been well-documented, as the film franchise went from making widely loved smash hits to...
The Changing of the Guard: 2024 Was the Year of Pop Music's Restructuring
PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2024
While the tectonic plates of popular music are in constant motion, change often moves so gradually that it can be hard to notice anything h...
Pop Stars (and Their Stans) Are Ruining Music Criticism
PUBLISHED Nov 4, 2024
In many ways, it's been an incredible year for pop music. The breakout of the holy trinity of Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina...
