This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | April 17, 2026

Emma Straub Owns an Original 1990 New Kids on the Block Fanny Pack

Emma Straub Owns an Original 1990 New Kids on the Block Fanny Pack

Maria Sherman Talks to the Author of American Fantasy

By Maria Sherman | April 9, 2026

Dua Lipa’s literary empire is expanding. (Again.)

Dua Lipa’s literary empire is expanding. (Again.)

By Brittany Allen | April 2, 2026

Why is Bob Dylan hawking AI-generated historical fiction?!

Why is Bob Dylan hawking AI-generated historical fiction?!

By Brittany Allen | March 31, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | March 13, 2026

Happier than ever? Billie Eilish is set to star in a new adaptation of <em>The Bell Jar</em>.

Happier than ever? Billie Eilish is set to star in a new adaptation of The Bell Jar.

By Brittany Allen | March 12, 2026

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A Life in Jazz: On Love, Loss and Self-Discovery to an Improvised Beat

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By Brittany Allen | March 6, 2026

On the Rise of <em>Pitchfork</em> and 21st-Century Music Criticism

On the Rise of Pitchfork and 21st-Century Music Criticism

Ronen Givony on the Early Days of Music Reviewing

By Ronen Givony | March 6, 2026

The Origin of Prince’s Iconic Sound

The Origin of Prince’s Iconic Sound

Rashad Shabazz on the Black Music Scene in Mid-Twentieth Century Minneapolis

By Rashad Shabazz | February 17, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | February 13, 2026

What Playing With Sun Ra in College Taught Me About Myself

What Playing With Sun Ra in College Taught Me About Myself

Michael Lowenthal on Jazz, Musicianship, and Discovering the Limits of Improvisation

By Michael Lowenthal | February 13, 2026

Explore Black literary NYC with this map of 100 important spots.

Explore Black literary NYC with this map of 100 important spots.

By James Folta | February 10, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | February 6, 2026

Why Bob Dylan’s COVID-Era Album Was the Real Nobel Lecture

Why Bob Dylan’s COVID-Era Album Was the Real Nobel Lecture

Robert Polito Explores the Singer-Songwriter’s Lyrical Reckoning With American History and Contemporary Reality

By Robert Polito | January 29, 2026

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