Golden Vessel (real name: Maxwell Byrne) describes his new project, colt, as a “road trip album.” And that checks out. With the type of airy guitars and wistful melodies that could soundtrack passing landscapes seen through any car window, the… Continue Reading
If you could construct your ideal form, what would it look like? If science and medicine weren’t an issue and you could fulfill your wildest fantasy, would you give yourself wings? An extra set of arms? Glow-in-the-dark fingernails? Now go… Continue Reading
Harry Styles + Italy. It’s a winning combination, as Styles’ ongoing relationship with Gucci (and those recent paparazzi photos of him in Europe) attests. Now we finally know why he spent his summer on the Amalfi Coast: the musician was… Continue Reading
Parisian producer and DJ Tchami has spent the last few years creating a reputation for himself as a hitmaker. His unique brand of spiritual house music has garnered him a fanbase all over the world, and he counts artists like… Continue Reading
The all-Black, transgender run label Trans Trenderz returns today with a fierce, new song and music video, “Splash.” Shot on the streets of New York City, the Charlies Angels-inspired visual features artist and label founder Blxck Cxsper alongside a cast… Continue Reading
Noah Cyrus expertly shut down critics of the sheer nude bodysuit she wore during the 2020 CMT Awards. On Wednesday night, the star brought the house down with a gorgeous performance of her song “This Is Us” with country singer… Continue Reading
Red Velvet‘s Irene has apologized for her “immature behavior” after being accused of verbally attacking a Korean fashion editor. Earlier this week, allkpop reported that editor and stylist Kang Kook Hwa posted a long Instagram caption, in which she alleged… Continue Reading
The Recording Academy has named the leadership council for its new Black Music Collective. On Thursday, it was announced that 22 people — including H.E.R., Yolanda Adams, and Tayla Parx — had been appointed to the committee as part of… Continue Reading
Winona Oak is a name you should know. With epic Chainsmokers collaborations under her belt (You’ve already heard 2018’s “Hope”), a respectable reputation in her native Sweden and now rising popularity elsewhere, you definitely will soon. After listening to the… Continue Reading
Unrequited crushes can easily be exhausting — but if played right, there’s something undeniably addictive about the game. “It’s about how attractive unavailability can be,” says Babygirl of the pop-rock band’s new single and music video, “Easy,” out today. “Especially… Continue Reading
After releasing his 2020 Attachment EP, which featured a perfect Carly Rae Jepsen
Election day draws near, but Ariana Grande is already POTUS in our fantasies… and her new music video for “Positions,” the first single from her forthcoming sixth studio album of the same name. (Out October 30.) “Positions” is a catchy,… Continue Reading
Zedd’s sound is distinct. His music can be recognized within the first few seconds of listening. The producer’s famous tracks like “Clarity” and “The Middle” have won him Grammy and Billboard awards, and he keeps making dance songs that instantly… Continue Reading
With intense love affairs often come equally tumultuous memories — from initial butterflies to bitter endings. In strong relationships, it can feel like a piece of your heart is set aside for someone, the memory of them ingrained within you.… Continue Reading
“I’ve had two abortions, I’m blessed, that’s it,” Viva Ruiz tells PAPER. “God loves us. Period. There’s no apology. There’s no debate.” Last week, Thank God for Abortion — a collective activism initiative, though founded by Ruiz, who is currently… Continue Reading
Five years have passed since SEVENTEEN made their bold debut into the K-pop world, so a four-month hiatus should feel like nothing in the group’s tenure as pop stars. But it hasn’t. Rather, the short break from SEVENTEEN’s regular drops,… Continue Reading
Canadian singer, DJ, and producer Mind Bath has released a new song, “Heavenly Blue,” that’s inspired by a classic piece of queer literature about the creation of a utopia. It’s a soft, emotional and stirring new single that shows how… Continue Reading
Lily Allen is looking out for her fanbase with the announcement of her very own vibrator, the Liberty. In partnership with Womanizer, a company that the singer shouted out in her 2018 memoir My Thoughts Exactly, Allen’s new sex toy… Continue Reading
21 Savage has launched another online financial literacy course, but this time there’s also a scholarship program involved. Back in 2018, the “Bank Account” rapper announced his first financial literacy campaign with nonprofit Get Schooled. And though he’s since created… Continue Reading
Derek Drummond, the 25-year old rapper, musician and model, is the definition of a self-starter. Also known as “Poster Man” and “Poster Boy” in Manhattan’s Lower East Side music and fashion scenes, Drummond may now be an icon of the… Continue Reading