This year, The Young Folks has compiled its first ever Top 50 Albums list. The albums and their positions were chosen through balloting of six TYF writers: editor-in-chief Gabrielle Bondi, music edito…
Album Review: Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
Thank God Bruno Mars doesn’t have to be what everyone else wanted him to anymore. When he debuted six years ago, he came off looking a Jason Mraz-clone with his fedora, buttoned up flannel shirt…
New(ish) Music Tuesdays: November 2016
Welcome to the November installment of New(ish) Music Tuesdays, our monthly feature in which our music staff write about their favorite new songs. Brittany Menjivar’s picks WATERPARKS …
Concert Review: Coldplay – “Santa Clara, California – 9/3/16”
Three words: Oh my God. Full disclaimer before I write this review: I was never a hardcore Coldplay fan. I was your typical, “I hear Coldplay on the radio. That’s about as much as I know.” However, al…
2016 Grammy Award Winners Full List
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were held last night and were host to performances big (Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar), small (seemingly impromptu Stevie Wonder and Miguel performances) and whatever The Hol…
2016 Grammy Nominations: Our Thoughts and Predictions
The 2016 Grammy nominations were announced this morning, and as always they were a bit of a mixed bag of obvious selections and oddball choices no one saw coming. It’s no secret that the Grammys…
The Young Folks vs. The Top 40: Week of March 5, 2015
Since 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 has been the definitive chart gauging the biggest singles in the United States, with particular attention to the top 40 positions. Top 40 is so ingrained in music cul…