Music
Taylor’s Version: How Swift Created a Roadmap for Young Women in Pop
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.
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6 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through October
Press play on Dua Saleh’s infectious beats, Esperanza Spalding’s therapeutic vocals, and Kari Faux’s undeniable self-confidence.
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5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through September
Kacey Musgraves exposed her failed marriage, Yebba addressed family tragedy, and Lil Nas X released his triumphant debut.
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Sun Worshiper: Lorde Doesn’t Want to be a Messiah—or Does She?
She doesn’t want to be a messiah; she wants to be a devotee.
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5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through August
As summer winds down, new releases from artists such as Cleo Sol, Billie Eilish, and Tinashe will hit the spot.
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20 Years Later, Aaliyah’s Musical Legacy Is Still Untouchable
She is still the patron saint of R&B-pop, a genre that emerged during the late ’90s and early aughts.
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Pains of Fame: Billie Eilish Comes Into Her Own
In spite of everything, Billie Eilish has managed to retain her sense of self.
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5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through July
These feminist-tinged albums are all in their feelings.
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Chasing Amy: Amy Winehouse’s Life—and Death—in the Media Glare
Not much has changed in the decade since Winehouse passed.
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“Planet Her” Cements Doja Cat’s Pop Reign
“Planet Her” is a thrilling ride into Doja Cat’s mesmerizingly eccentric world.
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