

Punk’s Patriarch: Iggy Pop Defies Expectations at The Anthem
What does Raw Power truly mean? The audience of The Anthem was schooled in the meaning of the phrase—the title of the Stooges’ third album that forever changed the trajectory of rock.
Ariana Hameed
Oct 6


A New Level of Vulnerability in Music
Lorde’s new album cements her as the “Man Of The Year,” even if it is not the Album of the Year.
Alexis Wilson
Oct 3


SOMBR? I BARELY KNOW HER!
With the release of his debut album I Barely Know Her on August 22, sombr got the chance to prove himself beyond hit singles and internet hype—as he sings on “dime,” “Just want the chance to show you I got more than charm.”
Meggy Mani
Oct 3


Review: Royel Otis at The Anthem
On Sunday, Sept. 14th, Royel Otis took over The Anthem in a sold-out show for their sophomore album, hickey.
Kelsey Perriello
Sep 19


Unweaving Colonization: NMWA’s “Matter from Myth”
What’s your favorite work of art? This question usually prompts a variety of answers from Michelangelo’s monumental marble sculptures to Monet’s colorful, cloudy water lilies.
Kami Steffenauer
Sep 18


Disrespecting Talent: AI and The Oscars
This year's Oscars became a showcase of Hollywood’s ongoing descent into artificiality—both literally and figuratively.
Sasha Jayne
Apr 14


Finding Duality in Life and Music: Panda Bear’s Sinister Grift
In 2025, Pet Sounds has not left the cultural zeitgeist, and musician Panda Bear captures the essence of this album on his deceivingly reflective Sinister Grift.
Elliot Anderson
Apr 14


Beast Games: Uninteresting as Reality TV, Unsettling as Everything Else
With "Beast Games," his competitive reality TV show where 1,000 contestants undergo a series of trials to become the last one standing and win $5 million, MrBeast is looking to become a television mogul.
Olivia Zhao
Apr 14


Solo at Jojo: A Night with Herb Scott’s Quartet
Few things are more romantic than a late, dimly lit Valentine’s Day dinner set to the sound of some smooth jazz.
Zoha Khan
Mar 20


Reflecting on 50 Years of SNL
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his sketch show, Lorne Michaels reunited former cast members and special guests for a night of comedy.
Kelsey Perriello
Mar 20

