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Music Archive

Archives for July 2021

Pop music made conspicuous consumption cool
Money

In hit songs, wealth is success, and success is always earned.

By Ann-Derrick Gaillot
Culture
Why won’t American radio play more K-pop?Why won’t American radio play more K-pop?
Culture

BTS was supposed to usher in the K-pop invasion. Where is it?

By Aja Romano
Culture
Dear Olivia Rodrigo: Ignore the internet. “Originality” is overrated.Dear Olivia Rodrigo: Ignore the internet. “Originality” is overrated.
Culture

No art is original. So why do we get so worried about artists paying homage to their influences?

By Emily St. James

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