Music

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

Lorde, a thin, white woman is shown from below in a yellow body suit on the cover of Solar Power
by Torrey Crim
August 31, 2021 at 11:27am
She doesn’t want to be a messiah; she wants to be a devotee.
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 »
A Black woman with curly hair and glasses smiles at her phone with over the year headphones on.

11 Podcasts for Your New Normal

by Addissyn House
July 14, 2021 at 9:51am
New and old voices as you travel to and from work, on road trips, and just around the house. Read more »
The colorful Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep album cover features an illustration shows two people facing each other, embracing, and preparing to kiss

5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through June

by DeAsia Paige
June 28, 2021 at 11:10am
If you’re looking for a confidence booster, these new releases won’t disappoint. Read more »
Olivia Rodrigo on the cover of SOUR. Against a purple background, she has children's stickers all over her face and is sticking her tongue out, newspaper cut out letters imposed over her tongue say "SOUR"

License to Feel: “SOUR” Highlights the Unique Wisdom of Teen Girls

by Rodlyn-mae Banting
June 9, 2021 at 9:00am
Rodrigo’s practice of sitting intently with her messy emotions—whether on her bathroom floor or in her car—seems like a metaphor for the recent seasons of quarantine. Read more »
girl in red, a white singer wearing a gray sweater, red hat, and red leather pants, sits on a chair in front of a teal background

5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through May

by DeAsia Paige
May 27, 2021 at 9:51am
As always, music provides a much-needed escape from the confusion of our current times. Read more »

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