A Look Back on Dua Lipa’s <em>Future Nostalgia</em>
The sophomore album by the English-Albanian singer turns 5 today. Let’s reflect on what made it so special.
<em>Diamond Jubilee</em> and the Politics of Inaccessibility
Cindy Lee’s majestic record forces us to question whether an album’s genius lies in its music or in how we access it.
The Best Albums of 2024
Magdalena Bay, The Marías, Cindy Lee, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, and more.
The Story of Rage Against the Machine’s <em>Evil Empire</em>
A record that could only be made by a group that has worked their disagreements out for a more significant cause.
The Troubled Story of Hole’s <em>Live Through This</em>
Hole's second studio album is a testament to having control over your own mythology, even when the rest of the world wants to be the narrator.
A Deep Dive Into Deftones’ <em>White Pony</em>
From alternate covers to different track list versions, White Pony suffered many changes that ultimately made the album one of the most influential projects of the early 2000s.
Why is Olivia Rodrigo’s <em>SOUR</em> So Successful?
Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour turns 1 today. Here’s the story of the most successful album of 2021.
The Story of Lana Del Rey’s <em>Norman F-cking Rockwell!</em>
On Norman F-ing Rockwell!, Del Rey reached her artistic peak.
The Making Of Nirvana’s <em>Nevermind</em>
Nirvana’s sophomore album was a redefining point in rock music. Here’s a little story about an album that unintentionally made history.