This decade has been blessed with one of a kind female artists who are so unapologetically themselves. Some of them we’ve grown up with, others shared a piece of their wisdom. Granting us with an abun…
TYF’s Top 50 Albums of 2019
2019 was a long year, wasn’t it? Despite this year being difficult in many ways, it was an excellent 12 months for music. New releases from established icons, cult favorites and breakthrough act…
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…
Album Review: Lana Del Rey – Normal Fucking Rockwell!
Known for her signature melancholy and retro-inspired sound, Lana Del Rey consistently releases sweeping, cinematic “sadcore” albums that poeticize the darker side of romance, the glamorou…
The TYF Monthly Mixtape: August 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 …
The Young Folks’ Top 50 Albums of 2017
For the second year in a row, The Young Folks music staff has compiled a list of our Top 50 favorite albums of the year. For the 2017 installment we have expanded the list to include all 16 active mus…
Album Review: Lana Del Rey – “Lust For Life”
Ever since Lana Del Rey first graced the radio airwaves with “Summertime Sadness,” everyone has been hooked by her sultry voice. The irresistible dark mystique of the singer has garnered fans all acro…