This is Pop? Podcast Episode 10: Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber has been a household name since he released his debut single “One Time” in 2009. Starting out as a teen heart-throb famous for his hair fringe and bubblegum pop singles, he’s since transitioned into a major star in…

TYF’s Canada Day playlist for Canada 150

Today, July 1, is Canada Day, in the country celebrates the enactment of the Constitution Act of 1867. The act united the provinces of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into a single Canada, and is an important milestone in…

Carly Rae Jepsen releases new single “Cut to the Feeling”

Carly Rae Jepsen has released a new single, continuing her reign as the best pop star we have right now. “Cut to the Feeling” was recorded during the sessions for her excellent 2015 album E•MO•TION, but didn’t make it onto the…

Favorite Albums of 2016: Staff Picks

  2016 had its ups and downs (okay, mostly downs), but you can’t deny that it had a great soundtrack. You’ve already seen our Top 50 Albums of 2016 list, now check out what our music writers’ personal lists of…

The Young Folks’ Top 50 Albums of 2016

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 editor Ryan Gibbs, film editor Allyson Johnson and music…

Top 10 Iconic Homecoming Songs

With football season finally kicking into full gear, the inevitable event follows for high schoolers: Homecoming. Cheesy decorations and spending exorbitant amounts of money on dinner and attire all leads up to the dance. What makes or breaks the night…

Album Review: Carly Rae Jepsen – “E•MO•TION Side B”

Carly Rae Jepsen’s third album E•MO•TION was one of the best of albums of 2015. You already know my feelings on it, and it’s been repeated by plenty of other critics and year-end lists. So it was a disappointment that the…