Film soundtracks can often seem arbitrary, merely used as a way to transition between scenes, promote specific artists, or fill the silence. But when …
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January has already come and gone and while, for the most part, it was a slog to get through (at least for the East Coasters in the US facing down gra…
Sebastián Yatra Breaks New Ground With Dharma
After a three-year break in between albums, Latin pop star Sebastián Yatra has released his new album titled Dharma. We at the Young Folks had the ple…
Nine artists ready to make an impact in 2022
It may be asked how, from so many artists. It is possible to isolate a handful of bands and/or artistes and identify them as The Next Big Thing. The a…
The 50 Best Albums of 2021
Despite all the ups and downs in the world this year, 2021 was a good year for music of all sorts. There were thrilling returns by veteran artists, im…
A Film Lover’s Guide to Gorillaz
Gorillaz may be an animated band, but the world they live in is not entirely apart from our own. Virtual rockers 2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel visit …
TYF Music Crash Course: The Legacy of the First Trans Rock’n’Roller
In recent years the pop cultural landscape has been shifting to a point where it is becoming more accessible for queer people in the digital age to te…