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It’s Time for Electronic Music to Turn Its Dreams Into Reality
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It’s Time for Electronic Music to Turn Its Dreams Into Reality

By Philip Sherburne
The New Chaos of Asian Dance Scenes
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The New Chaos of Asian Dance Scenes

By James Gui
The Lost Promises of Hyperpoptimism
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The Lost Promises of Hyperpoptimism

By Kieran Press-Reynolds
Parannoul and the New Generation of Korean Indie
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Parannoul and the New Generation of Korean Indie

By James GuiPhotography by James Gui
The Musical Age of Shitpost Modernism
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The Musical Age of Shitpost Modernism

By Kieran Press-Reynolds
The Shoegaze Revival Hit Its Stride in 2023
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The Shoegaze Revival Hit Its Stride in 2023

By Philip Sherburne
The Fight Between Musicians and Venues Over Merch Profits Is a Big Deal With a Simple Solution
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The Fight Between Musicians and Venues Over Merch Profits Is a Big Deal With a Simple Solution

By Nina Corcoran
Regarding Beyoncé, Mother of the House of Renaissance
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Regarding Beyoncé, Mother of the House of Renaissance

By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd
Music Festivals in the Time of Extreme Weather
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Music Festivals in the Time of Extreme Weather

By Philip Sherburne
The Evolution of the Hip-Hop Hunk
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The Evolution of the Hip-Hop Hunk

By Clover Hope
Inside the Unmistakable Madness of Milwaukee’s Rap Scene
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Inside the Unmistakable Madness of Milwaukee’s Rap Scene

By Alphonse Pierre
What the Hollywood Actors and Writers Strike Means for Music
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What the Hollywood Actors and Writers Strike Means for Music

By Marc Hogan
The Price of Pop Fandom
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The Price of Pop Fandom

By Marc Hogan, Jill Mapes, and Marina Kozak
The Secret Gay History of Indie Rock
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The Secret Gay History of Indie Rock

By Emma Madden
In Puerto Rico, Queer Femmes Are Dreaming Up Rap and Reggaeton’s Future
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In Puerto Rico, Queer Femmes Are Dreaming Up Rap and Reggaeton’s Future

By Isabelia Herrera
The Fight for Queer Nightlife in an Era of Political Violence
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The Fight for Queer Nightlife in an Era of Political Violence 

By Isabelia Herrera
How billy woods’ Backwoodz Studioz Became New York’s Best Underground Rap Label
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How billy woods’ Backwoodz Studioz Became New York’s Best Underground Rap Label

By Dylan GreenPhotography by Alexander Richter
The Invisible Work of Mothers in Music
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The Invisible Work of Mothers in Music

By Allison Hussey
All Music Is Weed Music
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All Music Is Weed Music

By Andy Cush
“Blurred Lines,” Harbinger of Doom
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“Blurred Lines,” Harbinger of Doom

By Jayson Greene
The Untold Story of Elliott Smith’s Teenage Band
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The Untold Story of Elliott Smith’s Teenage Band

By Jayson Greene
Untangling the Knotty Politics Behind Reggaeton’s Rise in Spain
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Untangling the Knotty Politics Behind Reggaeton’s Rise in Spain

By Felipe Maia
The Obscure J Dilla Beat Tape That Changed Music Forever
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The Obscure J Dilla Beat Tape That Changed Music Forever

By Dan Charnas
The New Weird Virtuosos Making Jazz for the Post-Internet Age
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The New Weird Virtuosos Making Jazz for the Post-Internet Age

By Andy Cush
Confronting Music’s Mental Health Crisis
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Confronting Music’s Mental Health Crisis

By Jenn Pelly
How the Music Community Is Fighting the Drug Overdose Epidemic
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How the Music Community Is Fighting the Drug Overdose Epidemic 

By Marc Hogan
The Soundtrack of the Abortion Rights Movement, Then and Now
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The Soundtrack of the Abortion Rights Movement, Then and Now

By Courtney E. Smith
“The Anti-Woodstock ’99”: An Oral History of the Tibetan Freedom Concert
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“The Anti-Woodstock ’99”: An Oral History of the Tibetan Freedom Concert

By Marc Hogan
How Rock and the Royals Jostled for Britain’s Cultural Identity During the Queen’s Lifetime
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How Rock and the Royals Jostled for Britain’s Cultural Identity During the Queen’s Lifetime

By Simon Reynolds
Delirious Tempos, Viral Dances, and Hometown Pride—Welcome to the Next Generation of Club Rap
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Delirious Tempos, Viral Dances, and Hometown Pride—Welcome to the Next Generation of Club Rap

By Alphonse Pierre