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The Best K-Pop Moments of 2020
According to the journalists and writers who love and write about Korean idol music.
By Teen Vogue
Music and Milestones: A Journey Through BTS’s 2020
Take a trip through BTS’s landmark year.
By Sara Delgado, Natasha Mulenga, and P. Claire Dodson
These Musicians Are Reshaping Sound — and Visualizing the Future
The artists presented here — Tayla Parx, Nija Charles, Teddy Geiger, Gwen Bunn, NIKI, Tiera, and Ambré — won’t be pinned in.
By P. Claire Dodson
All the Hidden References in Taylor Swift’s “evermore”
15 songs from folklore’s sister album are here!
By Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
BTS's Jin Releases Ruminative New Song "Abyss" for His Birthday
He also opened up about experiencing burnout and anxiety following their Billboard chart success.
By Sara Delgado
The Weeknd’s Grammy Noms Response Is Vital. Justin Bieber’s Isn't
“The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…”
By Natasha Mulenga
BLACKPINK Reflect on Trainee Days and Being There for Each Other
“We’re always there to remind each other that we’re all trying our best.”
By Maddy Myer
12 Ariana Grande Songs We Can't Live Without
The singer knows that feelings are exhausting, sometimes destructive, but they can also be beautiful.
By Crystal Bell
Normani Is Charting New Territory — Rooted In Relatability
"I’m never going to get my first album back.”
By Tre’vell AndersonPhotography by Micaiah Carter
Fletcher Talks New Album, Breakup, and White Privilege
"This entire body of work is about the ups and downs of a relationship."
By Ella Cerón
Jaden Smith's New Album Is a Prequel to His Other Projects
Featuring a collab with Justin Bieber.
By Ella Cerón
For Women in Hip-Hop, 2020 Has Already Been an Iconic Year
In this op-ed writer, Shamira Ibrahim contextualizes the significance of 2020’s hit-making women rappers.
By Shamira Ibrahim
Ryan Destiny Just Dropped an R&B Anthem We Can All Feel
Plus, new music from Skip Marley and mxmtoon, and more.
By Jessica Castillo
15 of Our Favorite Looks From Red Velvet’s Music Videos
From schoolgirl uniforms to fishnets and grunge, the K-Pop group has tried it all.
By Gaby Gloria
Waking Up With Rebecca Black
At 13, Rebecca Black said life felt like a dream. Today, she's wide awake and taking on the real world.
By Brittney McNamara
The Racist History of America's Patriotic Anthems
Black people are expected to sing songs that, for so long, declared and celebrated freedom that specifically excluded us.
By Jameelah Nasheed
New Music Friday: BTS, Haim, Khruangbin
Music from familiar artists and newcomers with deeply cathartic melodies.
By Teen Vogue