Sequels sometimes come with precautions. When I heard about MMLP2 by Eminem, I was really hesitant, scared, and when it dropped, I was content with what I heard. However, on The Documentary 2, Game is…
New(ish) Music Tuesdays: 9/8/15
Welcome back to New(ish) Music Tuesday, in which The Young Folks staff share their favorite new songs. We took a break last week, but we’re back to share some more of the tracks that we’ve been diggin…
So, We Might As Well Talk About the 2015 VMAs
At this point, the Video Music Awards are one of MTV’s few connections with its past as either a music network or a channel with any sort of identifiable characteristic. This year’s show …
Favorite Letterman Music Moments
Tomorrow, David Letterman will sign off on his final episode of The Late Show and end a television career that has lasted nearly 40 years. Since his role as the first host of NBC’s Late Night, L…
Most Anticipated Albums of the Summer
2015 has graced us with some awesome music so far and the year is only half way over. From Drake’s surprise mix tape, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late to Father John Misty’s rise to fame with I Lo…
The Kanye-ssaince of 2015
Kanye West, to me, has only made one cohesive masterpiece. As much as I love Graduation, something about it doesn’t feel whole. I don’t hate any track, but it doesn’t contain the same gravitas as Late…
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…