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May 14, 2026
A Very Pretentious Form of Propaganda
The United States tried to swerve away from politics at this year’s Biennale and ended up saying nothing at all.
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May 7, 2026
Music’s Next ‘Disco Sucks’ Moment Is Near
Do you really like that new song—or is someone manipulating you?
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April 24, 2026
<em>Michael</em> Is a Botched Job
A new biopic offers a warped and childish take on Michael Jackson’s life.
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April 21, 2026
Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People
The pop star transformed the normal act of browsing your laptop into something interesting—and unsettling.
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April 10, 2026
A Ye Comeback? Already?
The former Kanye West is making his bid to rejoin mainstream culture—with mixed results.
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April 2, 2026
The Album That Made Me Fall Back in Love With Heavy Metal
Neurosis’s new record makes the right kind of noise to stand out in this overwhelming moment.
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March 27, 2026
Homophobia Is Back. It’s Different Now.
Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.
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March 11, 2026
Robyn Is Still Dancing On Her Own
On her first album in seven years, the queen of poptimism reckons with motherhood and midlife desire.
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March 2, 2026
The Sickening Fairy Tale of Yasmin Hanani
Industry is making a point about how power works in a world of interconnected crime.
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February 24, 2026
The Truth Behind Charli XCX’s Pivot to Hollywood
The singer believes that music isn’t the point of pop stardom. Is she right?
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