Music

Bryson Tiller

The Extra Ordinary Bryson Tiller The Extra Ordinary Bryson Tiller

Despite his laconic demeanor, lowered expectations, and swag-proof wardrobe, the singer has still managed to create a platinum-selling album.

May 2, 2016 / Frank Guan

Donald Trump

Start Making Sense: Could Donald Trump Actually Win Some of Bernie’s Supporters? Start Making Sense: Could Donald Trump Actually Win Some of Bernie’s Supporters?

Plus, why Trump loves talking about “political correctness,” and what makes Prince a gay icon.

Apr 28, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Prince

Prince: The Moment’s End Prince: The Moment’s End

The artist was a creative force who seemed constitutionally incapable of not making music.

Apr 22, 2016 / David Hajdu

Prince in Abu Dhabi

Prince Recognized That ‘if There Ain’t No Justice, Then There Ain’t No Peace’ Prince Recognized That ‘if There Ain’t No Justice, Then There Ain’t No Peace’

Prince was always about more than politics, but he called for disarmament, rallied for peace, and announced that “black lives... still matter.”

Apr 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Prince on stage

Good Night, Sweet Prince Good Night, Sweet Prince

The death of the musical legend has me reeling, and remembering vividly what it was like the one time I was in his presence.

Apr 21, 2016 / Dave Zirin

The Prince of Sex

The Prince of Sex The Prince of Sex

When Reagan was president, and sex was death, it was a Prince song that turned me inside out.

Apr 21, 2016 / Richard Kim

The Wire

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

When it comes to the police, there is one gaping difference between pop music and television.

Apr 5, 2016 / Joshua Clover

Kanye West

Faith, More, Safe, War Faith, More, Safe, War

On The Life of Pablo, where Kanye West most fully shares his doubts, he is more convincing as a Christian than on his other albums.

Mar 18, 2016 / Frank Guan

Get Information

Get Information Get Information

Beyoncé’s “Formation” reflects today’s movement from black rage toward a racialized revolutionary politics.

Mar 9, 2016 / Joshua Clover

Rhythm, Water, and Global Blackness

Rhythm, Water, and Global Blackness Rhythm, Water, and Global Blackness

Whether it is in New Orleans, Gaza, Basra, Massawa, or Mogadishu, often where there are ports, there are battles for control over identity.

Mar 2, 2016 / Kristina Kay Robinson

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