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The Rise and Rise of the Korean Wave: On Soft Power, Politics, and BTS
It might seem like a recent and random fad but the rise of kpop and other South Korean cultural exports is part of the nation’s bid for global soft power.
Mixtapes: A New Column Helping You Break Out of Your Music Bubble
Coming this December: a biweekly music column for when you want to hear something new but don’t know where to start. (Hint: Start here!)
4 Best Budget Headphones for Beginner Audiophiles
Audiophiles are notorious for shelling out thousands in search of the purest audio. These budget-friendly headphones prove that’s not really necessary if you know what to look for.
The Top 6 Songs About Food: Another One Bites the Crust
Everyone loves food, so it’s no surprise that some people want to sing about it. These are the top 6 songs about food.
The 4 Best Music Streaming Apps in 2021
Listening to your favorite songs and discovering new sounds has never been easier. The hardest part is deciding which music streaming service you’ll do that with.
6 Cole Bennett Lyrical Lemonade Music Videos to Put On at Your Next Party
Cole Bennett and his hip hop media company have become some of the biggest names in the industry. Here are 6 Lyrical Lemonade music videos that you need to watch.
King’s Disease II Album Review: Nas Is Still Rap Royalty
Over 30 years into his career, Nas has proven that he’s still rap royalty with his latest album King’s Disease II.
Takeo Ischi’s Chicken Attack Is an Epic Tribute to Chicken Heroism
Japanese yodeling legend Takeo Ischi’s collaboration with The Gregory Brothers, a fabulous song called Chicken Attack, will completely change the way you think about chickens.
12 Iconic Throwback Songs for Your 2000s-2010s Playlist
Guess what? It’s been 9 years since Gangnam Style came out. If you know the lyrics to these throwback songs, you’re entitled to your senior citizen discount.
The Best Punk Rock Bands You Should Be Listening To
Punk rock has recently gone mainstream, but this genre has been alive and well since it started in the ’70s. Here are the punk rock bands you should be listening to.
The Top ’90s New York Hip-Hip Groups You Should Listen To
’90s hip hop was extremely influential and is often thought of as the golden years. Here are the best ’90s New York hip-hop groups to listen to.
Machine Gun Kelly Is Bringing Back Rock N’ Roll With Tickets to My Downfall
There’s been a trend in the music industry in recent years of hip-hop artists transitioning into more of a rock n’ roll sound. Post Malone has definitely helped lead that charge with his 2019 album Hollywood’s Bleeding, and other notable artists like MOD SUN have also taken on a grungier sound. However, if anyone personifies […]
Here’s Why Lil Darkie’s Inflammatory Lyrics and Dark Cartoons Are Blowing Up
What has brought Lil Darkie to such prominence on platforms like SoundCloud, Reddit, and Tik Tok is the way he combines jarring and aggressive lyrical images with an insightful underlying meaning.
Drives the Common Man Shows His Scars in Latest Single, “Night Vision”
Andrew Joseph Stevens III, more widely known as Drives the Common Man, has gained a strong following through his energetic and supremely danceable covers, remixes, and mashups on TikTok over the past year.
The Year 2020 in Limericks
It’s no secret that 2020 was potentially the worst year in human history. From the beginning of the year to the end, the landslide of unfortunate events seemed to get more and more ridiculous with every passing day. Luckily, we made it to the other side, and I hope everyone out there is as happy […]