Kendrick Is Finally Having a Good Time Again
Plus a live report from questionable YouTuber-turned-rapper Fulcrum’s recent Brooklyn show, and must-hear tracks by the Bronx’s Kenzo B and Oakland’s 1100 Himself.
Listen to 1100 Himself’s “Baby D”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Listen to Kenzo B’s “Hazard Lights”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Listen to Clip’s “Sunset Blvd”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Listen to Itgirl’s “Asè”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Why Songwriters Can’t Have Their Own Writers Strike—Yet
The WGA strike has put a renewed focus on creatives’ fight for fairer pay. When will musicians get their big moment?
Why Your Favorite Artists Want Marta Salogni to Mix Their Records
Using analog tape machines and a keen sense of empathy, the London-based studio whiz has helped Björk, Bon Iver, Depeche Mode, and others zero in on the sounds—and feelings—they’re searching for. Her own new album exposes her emotional core.
Listen to Wiardon’s “Trackhawk”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Plot Twist—Jack Harlow Is the Only Tolerable Part of the White Men Can’t Jump Remake
Plus a close look at the supposedly funny viral drill star Lil Mabu, and a review of TisaKorean’s raucously nostalgic live show.
When Right-Wing Extremists Crashed the French Drone Festival
Set among ruins that predate Stonehenge, You Origin festival reshaped the work of Sunn O)))’s Stephen O’Malley, Kali Malone, and more around meditative surroundings—despite some unwanted guests.
Listen to Mello Buckzz’s “Pretty Opp”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Listen to Wiki’s “Out My Mind” [ft. Niontay]: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day