The Hyperpop Daily Documentary
The story of an Instagram meme account that helped shape an online rap scene.
Can a streaming platform create a niche music genre?
How Spotify has flattened internet music scenes like phonk and digicore with its editorial playlists.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 10: The Rodeo
Millan Verma finds a moment of zen watching steer wrestlers at The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo.
Joseph Patel on producing Summer of Soul and finding himself
A conversation with film producer and former rap critic Joseph Patel.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 9: Ends and beginnings
Some thoughts on wido’s new album Field Day, and an introduction to plugg angel Ame.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 8: Yeat is everywhere and nowhere
An essay on the rise of Yeat and a new kind of stardom.
SharpieCovers is drawing the underground
How SharpieCovers went from tagging trains to drawing wacky cover art for SoundCloud rappers.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 7: The subtle magic of Cousin Stizz
An essay about Boston rapper Cousin Stizz and coming home.
Digital swing: An interview with carbine
Carbine was one of the key innovators of dariacore. Now, they’re creating their own sound.
Visions of Atlanta at the Popstar FM Show
Millan Verma sees the future at Popstar Benny’s showcase of Atlanta rap.