Classical music has long been synonymous with excessive flourish and elitism. Born of higher society’s oppression of lower classes, the genre sits on a lofty pedestal of perceived sophistication that...
From classics like ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” to newer hits like Jack Harlow’s “First Class,” many of today’s top tracks carry a strange sense of familiarity, feeling instantly recognizable...
Ariel Liu, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
• May 16, 2026
On April 24, 2026, Noah Kahan released his fourth studio album, “The Great Divide.” Featuring singles “The Great Divide” and “Porch Light,” the album reflects on Kahan’s growing emotional...
On Feb. 27, 2026, BLACKPINK released its new five-track mini-album “DEADLINE.” Many fans were beyond excited, as it was the group’s first project together since 2022, when members Kim Jisoo (JISOO),...
Country star Megan Moroney released her third studio album, “Cloud 9,” on Feb. 20. Its daydream-like album cover, with layers of baby pink, beaming lights and a ladder to the heavens, illustrates the...
On Feb. 27, Mitski released her eighth studio album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me.” An 11-track release, the album picks apart the psyche of a woman driven insane from isolation as she traps...
Harry Styles’ new album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” is blazing the trail for the comeback of timeless disco. Released on March 6, it was a breath of fresh air in an age of music engineered...
Love it or hate it, you have to admit that “Wicked: For Good” (2025) is about as subtle as a tornado. This is a film about how gullible civilians can be when charlatans and liars seize power, and it...
After nearly eight years without releasing any new music, A$AP Rocky at last came out with his fourth studio album titled “Don't Be Dumb” on Jan. 16. A$AP Rocky, who was once regarded as one of the...
Released on Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl” mixes upbeat pop tracks with slower, reflective songs, feeling like a gentle shift rather than a dramatic comeback. The album gives...
“Won’t you let an innocent woman be?” - Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild.”
Although it was written much earlier, the lyrics of “Man’s Best Friend’s” lead single served as a prophecy...
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