Never mind the EPA, here’s Extinction Rebellion
At a climate change protest in London, Jamie Richards talks music and politics with an eccentric crowd.
Reviews
How the cult of Drain Gang rose from meme to myth
Drain Gang’s impact can be felt throughout internet music and culture. How did we get here?
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 11: Weiland’s Vices
Like it or not, Weiland’s new synth pop album Vices is a daring artistic expression.
New Orleans rap is weathering the storm
Over a decade removed from peak Wayne, New Orleans rap is having a renaissance.
Can a streaming platform create a niche music genre?
How Spotify has flattened internet music scenes like phonk and digicore with its editorial playlists.
Visions of Atlanta at the Popstar FM Show
Millan Verma sees the future at Popstar Benny’s showcase of Atlanta rap.
Deep-internet bubbles: How microgenres are taking over SoundCloud
As the internet decentralizes culture, SoundCloud has unfurled into a sprawl of microgenres. Kieran Press-Reynolds investigates.
The banality of Anderson .Paak
Abe Beame goes in on Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic and the endless chill of American life.
Return of the Swag: Getting silly with Soundcloud’s up-and-comers
Jude Noel explores the Myspace-era stylings of some of SoundCloud’s newest generation.
That Time When Don Q Rapped Like He Belongs On Every Mt. Rushmore
On its fifth anniversary, Mano Sundaresan revisits the legendary A Boogie/Don Q Funk Flex freestyle.