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Listen to Tommy Richman’s “Last Nite”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
The Best and Worst of the 2023 MTV VMAs
From Doja Cat’s deranged doppelgängers to Olivia Rodrigo’s girlie anthems to Shakira’s knife dancing
Logging Off and Rocking Out With yeule, Pop’s Internet Explorer
The high-concept futurist talks about embracing their human side, confronting their inner-child, and the surprising influences—including Avril Lavigne and My Chemical Romance—behind their new album, softscars.
5 Takeaways From Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album Guts
All the teen angst and teen dreams from O-Rod’s latest
8 Overlooked Rap Mixtapes You Need to Hear
Plus a heartwarming interaction between Cam’ron and Ghostface, and an appreciation of LL Cool J’s performance in the classic shark-attack flick Deep Blue Sea.
Listen to Kelz2Busy’s “Lost and Found”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Chappell Roan’s Gloriously Unserious Pop
After hitting a Paris Hilton DJ set, the burgeoning star talks about making over-the-top music, coming to terms with her queerness, and her forthcoming debut album.
7 Songs That Capture Jane Birkin’s Beguiling Magic
From her classic collaborations with Serge Gainsbourg to her daring works from the final years of her life, Birkin’s catalog merits a deep dive.
MIKE’s Young World Rap Festival Puts Fans First
Curated by and featuring the New York rapper-producer MIKE, the third edition of the hip-hop fest included appearances from Noname, Earl Sweatshirt, and Mavi, and served as a welcome respite from VIP concert culture.
RealYungPhil Is the Rapper Every Underground Producer Wants to Work With
Plus an overwhelmingly great new mixtape from Detroit hero Veeze, a recap of Ne-Yo’s very important appearance on Love Island, and more.
Listen to Hurri Haran’s “Beyoncé”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Is The Idol Really That Bad?
The controversial HBO show starring Lily-Rose Depp and the Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye depicts a modern pop star who’s little more than a cardboard cutout of male desire.