Music

Taylor Swift, in a red car, gazes into the distance wearing red lipstick, an orange newsboy-style hat, a beige coat, and a silver, diamond-shaped ring that says “RED”

Taylor’s Version: How Swift Created a Roadmap for Young Women in Pop

by Elly Belle
November 12, 2021 at 4:11pm
The intentionality of her rereleased albums only further cements what fans have known for almost two decades: Taylor Swift is nothing if not strategic about how she tells her story. Read more »
The album cover for "Songwrights Apothecary Lab." Three semi-transparent images overlap: A woman sits with her back towards us and her hand up by her face. There's a stage in the background with wires and other performers.

6 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through October

by DeAsia Paige
October 29, 2021 at 1:39pm
Press play on Dua Saleh’s infectious beats, Esperanza Spalding’s therapeutic vocals, and Kari Faux’s undeniable self-confidence. Read more »
An illustration of singer Kacey Musgraves, a white woman with long brown hair flowing in the wind, wearing a strapless white dress and bedazzled eyebrows.

5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through September

by DeAsia Paige
October 1, 2021 at 9:03am
Kacey Musgraves exposed her failed marriage, Yebba addressed family tragedy, and Lil Nas X released his triumphant debut. Read more »
Lorde, a thin, white woman is shown from below in a yellow body suit on the cover of Solar Power

Sun Worshiper: Lorde Doesn’t Want to be a Messiah—or Does She?

by Torrey Crim
August 31, 2021 at 11:27am
She doesn’t want to be a messiah; she wants to be a devotee. Read more »
A colorful illustration of Pip Millett, Lion Babe, Billie Eilish, Torres, and Tinashe

5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through August

by DeAsia Paige
August 31, 2021 at 10:38am
As summer winds down, new releases from artists such as Cleo Sol, Billie Eilish, and Tinashe will hit the spot. Read more »
Aaliyah, a thin, Black, woman with long, wavy Black hair poses against a red background as she stares directly at the camera

20 Years Later, Aaliyah’s Musical Legacy Is Still Untouchable

by Natelegé Whaley
August 25, 2021 at 2:14pm
She is still the patron saint of R&B-pop, a genre that emerged during the late ’90s and early aughts. Read more »
Billie Eilish, a thin, white, teen with blond hair and blue eyes, looks up at the camera while posing against a brown background

Pains of Fame: Billie Eilish Comes Into Her Own

by Danielle Chelosky
August 10, 2021 at 12:07pm
In spite of everything, Billie Eilish has managed to retain her sense of self. Read more »
A colorful illustration of WILLOW, left, a Black woman with blue hair, Doja Cat, a Black woman with purple hair, and Charlotte Day Wilson, a white woman with blond hair.

5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through July

by DeAsia Paige
July 29, 2021 at 12:41pm
These feminist-tinged albums are all in their feelings. Read more »
Amy Winehouse, a thin, white woman with black hair combed up in a beehive and a white t-shirt, is surrounded by paparazzi

Chasing Amy: Amy Winehouse’s Life—and Death—in the Media Glare

by Christine Estima
July 23, 2021 at 11:47am
Not much has changed in the decade since Winehouse passed. Read more »
Doja Cat, a light-skinned and thin musician, is wearing a gold costume in a pink prism

“Planet Her” Cements Doja Cat’s Pop Reign

by DeAsia Paige
July 23, 2021 at 11:20am
“Planet Her” is a thrilling ride into Doja Cat’s mesmerizingly eccentric world. Read more »

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