Kendrick Lamar defied ‘nightmare venue’ with innovative halftime performance
From his roots in Compton to the Super Bowl, Lamar brought a cultural movement with him that recognizes itself as an unapologetic force.
Cafes are historical literary hubs, not modern ‘third spaces’
The cafe setting removes our silos, letting us work together in comfortable silence, which is quite motivating.
‘Deepe Darknesse’ challenges contemporary dance expectations
Experimentation and the surreal provide the groundwork for 'Deepe Darknesse' — a theater-dance hybrid rebelling against contemporary norms.
Country music lost its way, ‘Cowboy Carter’ Grammy wins can change that
Beyoncé is inviting country back by advocating for the genre’s rich history, which faded with years of formulaic artists uninterested in powerful messaging.
How Alix Earle, social media are bringing back skinny jeans
Are skinny jeans — seemingly ditched in the late 2010s — driven by Earle's influence and massive following, or are they truly making a return to the fashion scene?
The Weeknd takes a melancholy victory lap on ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The Weeknd reflects on his legacy as he releases what may be his persona’s final album.
‘The Bachelor’ revives old school romance with season 29 premiere
Despite the over-produced, manufactured vibe of The Bachelor, it might be this era’s most natural way to meet someone.
FKA Twigs pairs glitchy beats, bold confidence in ‘EUSEXUA’
FKA Twigs dropped her third album Friday, converting her signature glitchy style to dance tracks.
Terp Lions dance club roars with creativity, technical prowess
This university's only lion dancing club performs traditional lion dances at major campus events and hones the art form.
Smino explores loss, growth in new album ‘Maybe in Nirvana’
Smino's latest project ventures into vulnerability but lands as an experimental piece upon release.