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What Does the Pitchfork/GQ Merger Mean For The Future of Music Journalism?

As the beloved-yet-controversial platform undergoes changes, questions arise about the future of unapologetic reporting in an era dominated by paid reviews and neutrality. The merger’s impact on talented writers, now facing unemployment, underscores the precarious state of digital media.
A Deep Dive Into the Music Career of Trisha Paytas

Despite her status as a self-professed troll, Trisha Paytas has cultivated a musical presence that goes beyond mere covers and original releases.
Carly Rae Jepsen and The Legions of Men Who Adore Her

She’s so much more than the “Call Me Maybe” girl What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Carly Rae Jepsen? For the vast majority of people, the first thing to spring to mind is likely the Canadian singer's 2012 smash hit "Call Me Maybe" which dominated airwaves, going on to become the best-selling digital single of its year of release, and, currently sitting at over 1 billion streams on Spotify, is one of the best selling singles of all time.
The Demise of the Pop Icon

The lineage of Pop royalty has been disrupted. The advent of the digital age has democratized music production, fostering a diverse array of sounds and styles.
Gen Z's Nostalgic Reverie

Gen Z is preoccupied with nostalgia, and we don’t blame them. Gen Z, the torchbearer of the future, appears to be entwined in a web of nostalgia, mimicking the sounds and aesthetics of bygone eras.
Rock is (Almost) Dead, Will Rap Follow?

In a world where music genres evolve like ever-shifting tides, the once-dominant waves of Rock music seem to be reaching a transformative juncture.
Anna Wintour Says That Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Are Not 'Deeply Tasteful'

Remember when Kim Kardashian was granted her fondest wish and graced the cover of "Vogue" with Kanye West and their daughter North West? At the time she seemed to think that this one photo shoot was proof that she had gone from Ray J's dirty sex tape to a real class act. Getting Anna Wintour's seal of approval for that "Vogue" shoot meant everything, but now it seems Kardashian might have read into it all a little too much.Wintour was speaking at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Monday, Nov. 17, and when asked about that infamous cover, she staunchly defended her decision to have Kardashian and her family grace it, but she also let her reason for doing so slip and it is a zinger, according to the "Daily Mail."Wintour talked about needing to, at times, make "Vogue" edgy and create some buzz for it to keep up with current pop culture."I think if we just remain deeply tasteful and just put deeply tasteful people on the cover, it would be a rather boring magazine! Nobody would talk about us. It's very important that people do talk about us. The first celebrity that I put on the cover of "Vogue" was Madonna, and that was considered completely controversial at the time, too. It's such a long time ago probably no one remembers, but she was a very controversial figure. Now she's part of the establishment." said Wintour in the "Mail.".