The 50 Best Albums of 2021

Despite all the ups and downs in the world this year, 2021 was a good year for music of all sorts. There were thrilling returns by veteran artists, impressive debuts from newer acts, and the development of fascinating new scenes…

“I Don’t Live Here Anymore” review: New album by The War on Drugs is too nostalgic for its own good

A messy album is one where tracks seem haphazardly chucked at a wall, with mismatched production styles devoid of cohesiveness. The War on Drugs don’t do this on I Don’t Live Here Anymore. Instead, they’ve inadvertently created such a harmonious…

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 music…

This is Pop? Podcast Episode 13: 2018 Grammy Predictions

  The nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 28 and included nods for several of the biggest acts of 2017, from Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars to Kesha and The National. Like many music and…

Album Review: The War on Drugs – “A Deeper Understanding”

There has been a fair amount of pressure placed on Adam Granduciel and company over the past few years. The War on Drugs quickly became one of rock’s most endearing success stories from the past decade, with albums like 2011’s…

2014 Northside Festival

The sixth annual Northside Festival is going on right now in McCarren Park and other venues around Brooklyn. The festival, which is divided into different days of music, movies, and innovation, offer New Yorkers a chance to see some upcoming…