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Normani’s true self

Flying solo and hard at work on her debut, Normani is ready to show the world who she really is.

music / Pop

Cover Story: The 1975 Have Nowhere to Grow But Up

The 1975 have spent much of the decade growing in size and stature. As they work on their forthcoming fourth album the only way is up.

music / Pop

Cover Story: Young Thug’s Slime Century

Young Thug’s So Much Fun is finally out, but hip-hop’s brightest lodestar isn’t done changing culture — or releasing new music — in 2019.

music / Hip-Hop

Cover Story: The Secret Life of Playboi Carti

Playboi Carti has already gone through multiple eras and become a generational icon. At home in Atlanta, he says he’s growing up and making the best music of his life.

music / Hip-Hop

Cover Story: (Sandy) Alex G’s Haunted American Dream

(Sandy) Alex G's music has always been populated by gamblers, chancers, and con artists. With his gloriously creepy new record, House of Sugar, the Philly underdog-turned-Frank Ocean collaborator is grappling with those demons in public.

music / Rock

Cover Story: Rosalía’s Real Magic

Rosalía is transforming what it means to be a pop star. As she reaches global stardom, she faces the history of her craft and the future she's creating.

music / Pop

The Age of Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion spent the last three years maneuvering through career changes and uncertainty. Now she’s a symbol of supreme confidence.

music / Hip-Hop

Lil Tracy’s Third Life

Young cult hero Lil Tracy has already lived multiple lives. After loss and a near-death experience, he’s trying to find his next rebirth.

music / Hip-Hop

Who’s Billie Eilish?

Billie Eilish already has billions of streams and is on the verge of pop superstardom. What have you done with your life?

music / Pop

Blueface, Baby

Blueface has perfectly engineered his viral success, polarizing the internet along the way. How long can he make it all last?

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Cover Story: Japanese Breakfast

Prolific Philly rock musician Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast talks work, death, dogs, anime, and wanting it all.

music / Rock

Cover Story: Tierra Whack

With an iconic debut, Tierra Whack proved she can build her own kooky universe. What will she do next?

music / Hip-Hop