My complicated relationship with rap and hip-hop
As I put certain mainstream male rap artists to rest, I find female artists to support.
Brandi Carlile saves Americana
The Grammy winner’s music confronts bigotry while testing artistic boundaries.
Pretoria constantly evolves with fresh indie rock sounds, scrappy charm
The diverse discography of this Chicago-based band is packed with new sounds to love.
Manila Inasal is fantastic for takeout
The Filipino restaurant, while having a dining area, allows for food pickup, bringing delicious flavors to your home.
‘Bridgerton’ season four: a yearner is an earner
The latest installment of the series illustrates what makes period pieces so sexy.
Interactive media deserves your respect
The idea that video games are a lowbrow pastime is an antiquated, uninformed product of a bygone era.
Ice skating music has never been so back
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu’s music marks an exciting individualized change in the sport.
Are internet shows really the ‘new late night,’ Vanity Fair?
Jimmy, I’m sorry, it’s over. Gen Z has come for you.
Archiving myself in playlists
The playlists I build aren’t just collections of songs — they’re records of who I was and who I’m becoming.
Bugonia is a case study in girlboss feminism
The film depicts the girlboss’ stark ideological divide, drawing modern-day parallels.