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


Preview: Night Moves at The Atlantis on Sept. 21
On Sunday night, Minneapolis-based indie rock band Night Moves will take the stage at The Atlantis as their eighth stop on their Double Life tour.
Sabrina Bailey
Sep 14


Preview: Royel Otis and bby at The Anthem
On September 14, 2025, Royel Otis will bring their “meet me in the car” tour to The Anthem in Washington, DC.
Kelsey Perriello
Sep 10


Preview: PUP and Rosenstock at The Anthem
This Friday, two of pop punk’s longest-standing yet freshest-sounding acts will grace the home of their hardcore forefathers. Toronto’s PUP and New York’s Jeff Rosenstock will come together at The Anthem, delivering hook-heavy anthems and sweaty sing-alongs for the night.
Brendan Carroll
Sep 9


Brian Wilson’s Forever
I have never been to California so my perception of the state is largely mythologized, abstract, and sensory.
Madison Kim
Aug 23


Local act Berra celebrates new single at Comet Ping Pong show
I sat down with Roberra Djalleta, the lead vocalist of the D.C.-based band Berra at Comet Ping Pong.
Ted Bergman
Jul 20


From Marginalized to Mainstream: The Romance Novel’s Ongoing Struggle for Literary Respect
Romance is not dead. Or, rather, the romance novel is not dead. From Jane Austen to the Harlequin novels up to Emily Henry and Abby...

Lucy Cullen
May 6
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


Doechii - "Anxiety"
Doechii’s emotional honesty, frank political commentary, and ear for catchy beats are a recipe for success with the Gen Z market. If stealing the show at the Grammys wasn’t enough, then “Anxiety”—her first top-ten hit—should prove that Doechii is one to watch.

Grace Copps
Apr 13


The Rise and Fall of a New Female Artist
A few months ago, as I watched Doechii receive the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride. It may...
Kelsey Perriello
Apr 11


Please Don’t Kill The Vibe: Dancing and the Future of American Nightlife
A night out on the town is no longer synonymous with dancing. The vibrant, electrifying dance scenes that defined the college parties of...
Ted Bergman
Apr 11


Captives of the Sky
Look beyond The windowsill For a special presentation, Delivered by Your hulking Yellow teachers Just outside The schoolhouse walls They wave their Arms in jubilation, Ushering you To come And take your seat Pencils, worksheets Mama’s snack, And your arts and crafts creation Fill your bag As you erase The room Through the window, Rogue balloons make Their evacuation Escaping to a sky You’ll never feel But always see The lackey of The Yellows Sits you at The river’s basin “A
Brendan Carroll
Apr 10


Confessions of a Duolingo Addict
My name is [redacted], and I'm a Duolingo addict. I didn't choose the owl life; the owl life chose me.
Isabella Pamias
Apr 9



