Lil Mabu and Fivio Foreign’s “Teach Me How to Drill” Is Viral Rap at Its Most Shameless
Plus casting ideas for 21 Savage’s alleged biopic and a consideration of 1Up Tee’s modern, message-based raps.
Meet Arranger Rob Moose, the Violinist Pulling the Strings in Indie Rock and Pop
Phoebe Bridgers, Justin Vernon, Anohni, Miley Cyrus, and more call Moose when they want to add orchestration to their songs.
Listen to RRB Duck’s “Uber Eats”: The Ones
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Listen to LORDY’s “40 Dayz and 40 Nights”: The Ones
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Listen to 1Up Tee’s “Lose Lose”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Mustafa’s Benefit Concert for Gaza and Sudan Provided Solemn Solidarity Amid Ongoing Global Crises
The New Jersey show featured performances from musicians including Clairo, Stormzy, and Omar Apollo, along with moving poetry and a few heavy-hearted laughs.
Listen to Monday Night’s “Chillz”: The Ones
The must-hear rap song of the day
Listen to Nino Paid’s “My Turn”: The Ones
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Listen to Glorygirl2950’s “Dior Skirt”: The Ones
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Listen to Skrilla’s “GD”: The Ones
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The Best Music Video Choreography of 2023
Ten visuals—by NewJeans, Troye Sivan, Victoria Monét, and more—that danced all over those dinky TikTok trends.
Hardcore Expanded Its Boundaries in 2023—and the Scene Embraced It
How the warm reception to adventurous bands like Scowl, Militarie Gun, and Zulu signifies a new normal for the genre that’s long overdue.