Music

Lyrical Loverg.urls: The Juxtaposing Heartbreak Ballads of Brat Summer

October 22, 2024
Summer 2024: When Lover G.URLs Danced in Neon Green and Sang the Blues As autumn settles in and we reflect…

How Gaming is Reviving Classical Music

October 11, 2024
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When you think of gaming soundtracks, you might recall nostalgic 8-bit melodies, thumping EDM, or symphonic scores backing epic fantasy scenes. But today, there’s a quieter, unexpected phenomenon happening in the gaming world—players are rediscovering classical music, and it's not just in the background anymore. From rhythm games to grand story arcs, the symphonies of Beethoven, Mozart, and even Wagner are gaining new audiences, turning gaming into an unlikely conduit for introducing players to the world of classical music.

I think about it all the time: Charli xcx’s BRAT and Motherhood

September 7, 2024
As BRAT Summer comes to an end, it’s time to look at some of Charli xcx’s most underrated tracks on…

BLACKSTARKIDS’ “SOULMATEZ!”: A Sonic Rebellion Wrapped in Nostalgia

September 2, 2024
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BLACKSTARKIDS’ “SOULMATEZ!” is a neon-hued love letter to a chaotic world where nostalgia and modern angst collide. In the ever-evolving…

Charli XCX’s Brat Era Takes Over Dress to Impress

August 18, 2024
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This Might Be the Best Brat Collab Yet Just when we thought our favourite digital dress-up game, Dress to Impress…

City Pop: The Soundtrack and Aesthetic of 1980s Japan

August 13, 2024
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Exploring the vibrant music and visual culture that captured the essence of Japan’s urban lifestyle during its economic boom, and…

CupcakKe’s Dauntless Manifesto: More Than a Meme

August 2, 2024
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G.URL takes a bite out of cupcakKe’s latest album; Dauntless Manifesto It is always difficult to pinpoint a tone that…

Katy Perry Returns with “Woman’s World”

July 12, 2024
A Controversial Comeback for the Singer’s Sixth Studio Album Katy Perry has once again graced the pop music scene with…

G.URL, So Confusing: Dismantling Female Rivalry Through Hyperpop

July 3, 2024
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Charli XCX & Lorde’s ability to “work it out on the remix” goes beyond the mere squashing of beef, it’s…

NewJeans Unveil ‘Supernatural’ Pop-Up Store in Tokyo

June 27, 2024
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With Exclusive Takashi Murakami Collaboration NewJeans has taken over Shibuya, Tokyo with their dazzling new pop-up store, aptly named “Supernatural.”…