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Charli XCX Is the Best Part of 'Wuthering Heights'
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Katie Tupper Is a Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Neo-Soul
“I want to get as close as I can to making neo-soul music in a way that’s respectful to its deep, rich culture, while still respecting the fact that I’m a white woman from Saskatchewan.”
Can Straight People Physically Hear This Music?
It’s time to Waste or Taste new tracks by UK grime firecracker Nadia Rose, trash-adjacent dance-pop tart Slayyyter, and super wavy New York rap misfit Xaviersobased.
The Wasserman Exodus Is a Different Kind of Reckoning
What happens when artists, rather than fans, must choose whether to ignore bad behavior.
An R&B Futurist's Glossy, Lightly Horny Debut
Plus: a beloved folk artist gets the covers treatment, a minimalist piano god soundtracks a tremendous film, and more.
A Thrilling Slice of Brazilian Funk
Plus: music that sounds like the last breath of a whoopee cushion and a pop album from a band of 10-inch-tall dolls.
Monocultural Rap Stardom is Dead—and That’s OK
What does it mean to be a rap star in 2026? Some thoughts on rap’s current standing in the mainstream and the genre’s health in the post-social media era.
Harry Styles Just Found Out About LCD Soundsystem
Our intrepid podcast crew dares to ask the question: Should we, as a society, feel bad for Harry Styles?