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9 TikTok Songs That Are Actually Good
TikTok-viral songs ruled the charts this year, but you need to have taste to sort the bad from the truly excellent.
We Asked Musicians About the One Artist We Should Listen to In 2023
Dorian Electra, MUNA, Pale Waves, Nova Twins and more give their music recommendations for the year ahead.
Mon Laferte's Cathartic Folk-Rock Is the Product of an Extraordinary Life
The Chilean singer-songwriter writes visceral songs drenched in mezcal and heartbreak, and it's made her one of the biggest stars in Latin music.
Sturgill Simpson Made a Bluegrass Concept Album For His Grandparents. It Rules
The shapeshifting songwriter and family man returns with ‘The Ballad of Dood and Juanita,’ the freest and most fun full-length of his career.
rum.gold Made a Perfect Hurt-So-Good R&B Album
On 'Thicker Than Water,' the Washington, D.C. artist reveals the true meaning of the ancient proverb: Family is who you chose.
It’s Impossible To Look Away From Kanye West’s Spectacle
His ability to summon an audience of thousands to Atlanta to hear a new album after years of turmoil is a testament to his power—even if ‘Donda’ isn't even finished.
16 Essential Albums You May Have Missed in 2021
From McKinley Dixon to Mia Joy and Udababy to Underscores, these LPs are excellent and deserve all the praise.
With 'Soulquarius,' Phabo Is R&B's New North Star
After penning records for major labels, Soulection Records’ latest indie luminary is now charting his own path as an artist.
Vince Staples' New Record is a Masterclass in Simplicity
On his lean fourth album, the Long Beach rapper strips back his sound to deliver his most vulnerable and brutally honest storytelling yet.
Jensen McRae Turned Phoebe Bridgers Impressions into Real Hits
Many up-and-comers bristle at comparisons; VICE spoke to McRae about how she dictated hers.
Juvenile’s “Vax That Thang Up” Is a Public Service Announcement
The New Orleans hip-hop legend told VICE why he felt a responsibility to turn “Back That Azz Up” into a new message for pandemic times.
How Tyler, The Creator Crafted His Own Cinematic Universe
On ‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,’ his auteur vision and appreciation for film have crystalized into an aesthetic unlike any other in rap.