Music

Why I Can’t Enjoy Ariana Grande’s “Positions” Music Video

In the music video, Grande looks political, without really saying anything.
Photo illustration of the author by Cameron Oakes.

Getting Personal and Political with The Chicks’ “Gaslighter”

How The Chicks helped me rehabilitate my relationship with the South.
Photo illustration of Taylor Swift by Josh Magpantay.

Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” is a Decade in the Making

After seven albums of sonic exploration, a new Taylor Swift has arrived.

Phoebe Bridgers ‘Punisher’ is the Calm in the Eye of the Storm

The 25 year-old L.A. musician stuns with the release of her sophomore album.