The Future Sounds Like Ateez
The Coachella-slaying, multi-language-singing, genre-obliterating members of Ateez are quickly becoming load-bearing stars of our global pop universe.
Addded Aug 15, 2024
The 100 Best Albums of 2023
We Rank the best albums of the year, from Lil Yatchy to Olivia Rodrigo to Lana Del Rey.
Addded Dec 21, 2023
The 100 Best Songs of 2023
We rank the best songs of the year, from Lana to Drake to the Beatles.
Addded Dec 4, 2023
The Boygenius Effect: How the Supergroup Sparked the 'Sad' Folk-Pop TikTok Movement
Discover the rising wave of emotive folk-pop taking over TikTok and global charts, inspired by the sound of Boygenius. Featuring Lizzy McAlpine and more.
Addded May 2, 2023
‘I Poured My Soul Into This Album:’ How Suga Let Go of the Past and Stepped Into His Future
The BTS multi-hyphenate describes the emotional process behind recording the final album in his Agust D series, finding freedom through music, and collaborating with his hero, the late Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Addded Apr 24, 2023
Jimin Is Ready to Show the World Who He’s Become
The multi-talented star and BTS member talks about his solo debut album Face - and shares how much his bandmates supported his creative process.
Addded Mar 24, 2023
How a New Strain of Goth Alt-Pop Evolved on TikTok
Artists like Mareux, ThxSoMch, and d4vd are infusing their Alt-Pop with Goth, Darkwave, and Post-Punk elements, producing their music on Bandlab, and taking over TikTok.
Addded Mar 15, 2023
Our 24 Favorite Songs by LGBTQ+ Artists in 2022
Lil Nas X, Steve Lacy, Angel Olsen, WILLOW, and more made this a trailblazing year for queer music.
Addded Dec 7, 2022
The 100 Best Songs of 2022
Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Steve Lacy, Pharrell, and Quavo and Takeoff were just some of the artists whose songs this year we won’t forget.
Addded Dec 5, 2022
BTS Leader RM Pushes Against the Weight of Fame, Looks Towards a Bright Future on 'Indigo'
The de facto spokesperson for the worlds biggest pop group delivers an excellent solo debut.
Addded Dec 2, 2022
The 100 Best Albums of 2022
Beyoncé’s dance-music ecstasy, Bad Bunny’s latest world-conquering smash, Taylor Swift’s late nights, Harry Styles’ song cycle, and Pusha T’s master class in metaphor were only some of the albums that ruled our world this year.
Addded Dec 1, 2022
Does Anyone Care About the Tour Opener?
Artists wanting to take advantage of being the tour opener for a big headliner should consider these four key factors for converting listeners to fans.
Addded Nov 16, 2022
Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Concept Albums of All Time
From prog epics to R&B masterpieces, these are the records that define music at its most ambitious.
Addded Oct 12, 2022
The Rise of Yeat: What the Unlikely Star Tells Us About How Rap Spreads on TikTok
Yeat’s rise shows that going viral on TikTok can be a great way to break through to a new audience, but cultivating a persona can sustain that hype.
Addded Sep 29, 2022
Rina Sawayama Believes That Pop Can Heal Us
On her new album ‘Hold the Girl,’ the singer-songwriter infuses pop with therapy, embraces her inner child, and searches for fragile joy.
Addded Sep 14, 2022
SOPHIE Is Still With Us
One year since SOPHIE’s tragic passing, musicians and writers reflect on the artist’s otherworldly music.
Addded Jan 28, 2022