A (Not Especially) Brief History of Best New Artist Eligibility

The Grammys are one of music’s biggest conversation starters, about who is nominated, who isn’t, what the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) got right but more often what they got wrong. So it’s not surprising that the…

What is Quibi? Everything you need to know about the new streaming service

If you caught the Big Game last month, you might have caught a glimpse of the commercial for the new streaming platform, Quibi. The new video streaming service has been steadily promoted over the past few months and, with its…

The Young Folks’ Top 50 Albums of the 2010s

In a decade that saw the rise of streaming, the album came out of the 2010s alive and well. The LP rose again, dwarfing the dying compact disc by the end of the decade, and some of the biggest artists…

Bi-Weekly Hip Hop Roundup: “Rhythm & Flow” is Netflix’s Hidden Gem

On Wednesday, Stereogum writer Tom Breihan submitted a post for his phenomenal “Status Ain’t Hood” column-a weekly rap roundup that directly inspired what you’re reading now. In his most recent summary, Breihan compiles a range of different hip hop reality…

Album Review: Danny Brown – “uknowhatimsayin¿”

With dark and rumbling production matched against Danny Brown’s high and reedy voice, his last trilogy of albums have been compelling to say the least. Atrocity Exhibition, released in 2016 to great acclaim, was the darkest and most fucked-up of the…

Steven Universe: The Movie Review: These same gems shine bright in a new light

In case you’re still living in a Steven Universe-free world, this is your entry point. Starting a new series is a daunting task, especially when it’s already five seasons deep, but Steven Universe: The Movie provides a standalone experience that…

Album Review: Chance the Rapper – “The Big Day”

Chance the Rapper lives as an anomaly within the context of today’s music industry. He’s a 27-year-old independent artist with three projects under his belt, three Grammy’s, and loads of critical and commercial success. His eccentricity redefined the way mainstream…