Music
Singing about Female Masturbation Has Become Cool—but Is It Helping?
Singing about masturbation is, for women artists, still radical.
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Carrying the Torch: Beyoncé Embodies the FUBU Mantra in “Homecoming”
Black women have long been the collectors of knowledge in the Black community.
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“Cuz I Love You” Invites Women to a Self-Love that Runs Deeper than Hashtags
Cuz I Love You’s self-love anthems aren’t cheesy, forced, or performative, thanks to Lizzo’s evolution as an artist.
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“Homecoming” Homework: 7 Books to Read after Watching Beyoncé’s Epic Documentary
Homecoming is so much more than just pop culture; it’s a masterclass on “schoolin’ life.”
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BitchTapes: Asian and Asian American Rock Stars
This week’s BitchTapes features feminist music by artists of Asian or Asian American heritage.
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Digitizing the Dead is Capitalism’s Next Ghoulish Move
When celebrities, especially musicians, die, fans rightfully grieve for them, but what happens when mourning marries capitalism?
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Gimme a Beat!: Janet Jackson’s Induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Is Finally Here
As Janet sings on “Rhythm Nation”: “No struggle, no progress.”
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9 Questions with The Greeting Committee’s Addie Sartino
Addie Sartino on songwriting, role models, and advice for young musicians
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Here For a Black Planet: Solange’s New Album Sparks Nostalgia for a Pioneering Social-Media Platform
Solange’s partnership with BlackPlanet feels like its own homecoming.
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