Larisha Paul

Analysis of Jack Harlow's positioning as a pop/hip-hop crossover artist not unlike his predecessor Drake.

Analysis of the grand return of Harry Styles on "As It Was" — a synth-pop dream that uses his newfound wisdom to let go of the inevitable and embrace change.

Deep dive into the creation of Doja Cat's 2022 Coachella debut performance through conversations with the creative team behind the set's inception.

Critical essay arguing that misogyny lives at the root of the recent online disputes between Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Akademiks, and Tory Lanez.

Long-form retrospective digging into the creation and lasting impact of Brandy's 2002 album Full Moon, which has set the gold standard for modern R&B vocals in the two decades since its release, with insight from producers, label executives, and artists.

Lil Nas X stretches the bounds of his identity and artistry at every turn, expertly spinning his debut LP 'MONTERO' into a multi-layered promotional spectacle. Here, his visual collaborators speak about the star's unflinching genius.

As Olivia Rodrigo joins Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Charli XCX in putting her story on screen, it’s time to think about who is best served by the format.

Songwriters Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk reflect on how One Direction's Take Me Home album laid foundations for the members' subsequent solo successes

Interview with TikTok star Drew Afualo about using her millions-reaching platform to combat misogynistic content.

Ahead of the release of his debut solo album, 5 Seconds of Summer's Luke Hemmings opens up about the self-imposed pressure that came with working on his own, his relationship to songwriting and embracing not being in control.

Live review of the first Fugees concert in over a decade.

Left to navigate the entitlement of parasocial relationships and the weight of societal expectations, when are young women in pop allowed to grow up?

Conjuring images of snakes outgrowing their skin, newly independent BANKS explains how she moved into a different stage of her career with Serpentina.

Revisiting the debut year of the rapidly ascendant singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.

The U.K. star’s relationship to the mainstream is complicated, but her fifth album makes it look easy.