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Why Were the 1970s So... Weird?

Why Were the 1970s So... Weird?

When the Counterculture Optimism Receded, Things Got Ugly

By Erik Davis | August 12, 2019

Everyone is sharing David Berman lyrics and poems on Twitter.

Everyone is sharing David Berman lyrics and poems on Twitter.

By Jonny Diamond | August 8, 2019

The Quintessential American Hymn of Redemption Was Written by a Slave Trader

The Quintessential American Hymn of Redemption Was Written by a Slave Trader

Jess Row on the Uncomfortable Contradictions of "Amazing Grace"

By Jess Row | July 23, 2019

Listen to some jazz inspired by Lauren Groff's <em>Fates and Furies</em>.

Listen to some jazz inspired by Lauren Groff's Fates and Furies.

By Emily Temple | July 22, 2019

Big in the Philippines: Why I Was Named After Karen Carpenter

Big in the Philippines: Why I Was Named After Karen Carpenter

On the Odd Affecting Power of The Carpenters

By Karen Tongson | July 22, 2019

All your favorite songs reimagined as vintage book covers. (You're welcome.)

All your favorite songs reimagined as vintage book covers. (You're welcome.)

By Emily Temple | July 19, 2019

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The Fictional Singer-Songwriter Who Got Her Own Real Album

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The dad-rock book tie-in we’ve all been waiting for: a Metallica children’s book.

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By Marianne Preger-Simon | June 26, 2019

Five things you should know about the ongoing investigation into Biggie Smalls' murder.

Five things you should know about the ongoing investigation into Biggie Smalls' murder.

By Dwyer Murphy | June 13, 2019

Jim DeRogatis: Consuming the Art of a Predator is Always a Moral Choice

Jim DeRogatis: Consuming the Art of a Predator is Always a Moral Choice

On R. Kelly and Separating Art From the Artist

By Jim DeRogatis | June 12, 2019

David Epstein on the Genius of the Self-Taught Musician

David Epstein on the Genius of the Self-Taught Musician

From Django Reinhardt to Dave Brubeck, Some of the Greats Couldn't Even Read Music

By David Epstein | June 11, 2019

How Beyoncé Revolutionized the American Political Landscape

How Beyoncé Revolutionized the American Political Landscape

How Pop Culture Can Be an Essential Political Tools to reinvigorate education

By Kevin Allred | June 11, 2019

What David Bowie Borrowed From William Burroughs

What David Bowie Borrowed From William Burroughs

On the Shifting Personas of a Rock 'N' Roll Icon

By Casey Rae | June 11, 2019

Disappearing Archives: Sun Ra and Henry Dumas, Recorded in Conversation

Disappearing Archives: Sun Ra and Henry Dumas, Recorded in Conversation

Harmony Holiday on Jazz, Poetry, and a Rare Record of Mythic Black Friendship

By Harmony Holiday | June 10, 2019

The Case Against R. Kelly is <br>a Case Against Us

The Case Against R. Kelly is
a Case Against Us

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By Treva Lindsey | June 6, 2019

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