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Music Archive

Archives for March 2021

Explainers
Lil Nas X’s evil gay Satanic agenda, explainedLil Nas X’s evil gay Satanic agenda, explained
Explainers

Lil Nas X put human blood into 666 pairs of Nikes because being queer means embracing your villainy.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and H.E.R. win the 2021 Grammys’ top trophiesMegan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and H.E.R. win the 2021 Grammys’ top trophies
Culture

This year’s awards saw Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make history, and crowned Megan Thee Stallion as queen of the night.

By Jen Trolio and Constance Grady
Culture
10 winners and 1 giant loser from the mostly enjoyable 2021 Grammys10 winners and 1 giant loser from the mostly enjoyable 2021 Grammys
Culture

From Harry Styles in a feather boa to Beyoncé making history, the whole show went way better than it could have.

By Constance Grady and Aja Romano
Culture
The difference between the Grammys’ Song, Album, and Record of the Year categories, explainedThe difference between the Grammys’ Song, Album, and Record of the Year categories, explained
Culture

Here’s how to keep them straight.

By Jen Trolio and Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Tons of K-pop artists have been purged from Spotify. It’s part of a much bigger problem.Tons of K-pop artists have been purged from Spotify. It’s part of a much bigger problem.
Culture

Artists such as IU, Epik High, Seventeen, Loona, and many more were affected by a distributor dispute.

By Aja Romano
Technology
Why did Jack Dorsey buy Jay-Z’s failed music service?Why did Jack Dorsey buy Jay-Z’s failed music service?
Technology

A speculative explainer of the Square/Tidal deal that includes cryptokitties and Grimes.

By Peter Kafka

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