The Best Albums of 2019…So Far

Even though the first half of 2019 seems to have flown by, there was plenty of excellent music released in these past six months. From pop to indie to hip-hop to folk, every genre seemed to have its share of…

The TYF Monthly Mixtape: May 2019

In our new feature TYF Monthly Mixtape our music writers share Spotify playlists of the songs – new and old – they’ve had on repeat for the last month. Think of it as a successor to our old Newish Music…

Album Review: Carly Rae Jepsen – “Dedicated”

Carly Rae Jepsen’s latest full-length release, Dedicated, comes after several years worth of pining from her fans. As each year passed, it was going to be increasingly difficult to meet or exceed fan expectations (and let’s face it, most people…

The TYF Monthly Mixtape: April 2019

In our new feature TYF Monthly Mixtape our music writers share Spotify playlists of the songs – new and old – they’ve had on repeat for the last month. Think of it as a successor to our old Newish Music…

The TYF Monthly Mixtape: March 2019

The music staff at the Young Folks loves to recommend their favorite music to our readers. In celebration of our love of music, we’re starting a new feature in which members of our staff share Spotify playlists of some of…

Outside Lands 2018 Lineup Revealed: The Weeknd, Janet Jackson, and More

Outside Lands has revealed its lineup for their 11th festival held inside San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 10-12. The festival will continue to not only showcase outstanding musical acts but also art & comedy alongside the Bay Area’s…

This is Pop? Podcast Episode 11: Sia

Australian singer and songwriter Sia has been in the music business for nearly 20 years, starting with her debut album OnlySee in 1997 and continuing with a respected career as an indie and acid jazz artist through the 2000s. However, when…