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Bridgett Henwood

Bridgett Henwood

Former Executive Producer and Editorial Director

    Latest articles by Bridgett Henwood

    Culture
    October was an amazing month for new music. Here are 9 standout releases.October was an amazing month for new music. Here are 9 standout releases.
    Culture

    New songs from Sufjan Stevens, Tune-Yards, and a punk-pop boy band.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    7 of September’s best new music releases7 of September’s best new music releases
    Culture

    Including a new pop hit from St. Vincent and a rollicking album from the National.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Celebrate fall with this autumnal playlist
    Music

    Thirteen songs to get you excited for the season.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    August music roundup: 9 must-listen new releases, from Lizzo to Grizzly BearAugust music roundup: 9 must-listen new releases, from Lizzo to Grizzly Bear
    Culture

    Spoiler: None of them are by Taylor Swift.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    July music roundup: 7 must-listen new releases, from Charli XCX to Sylvan EssoJuly music roundup: 7 must-listen new releases, from Charli XCX to Sylvan Esso
    Culture

    From new pop star singles to reimagined tracks by indie artists, there’s a lot to listen to.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    7 of this week’s must-listen new music releases, from Kesha to Haim7 of this week’s must-listen new music releases, from Kesha to Haim
    Culture

    From steamy new singles to a Broken Social Scene album, this week has been great for music.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    9 of June’s best new music releases, from Fleet Foxes to Lorde9 of June’s best new music releases, from Fleet Foxes to Lorde
    Culture

    Plus folk rock from Big Thief and Millie Bobby Brown in an xx video.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    May was a great month for music. Here are the 8 best new releases.May was a great month for music. Here are the 8 best new releases.
    Culture

    From Selena Gomez to Courtney Barnett to Perfume Genius, early summer music does not disappoint.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Culture
    The history of American protest music, from “Yankee Doodle” to Kendrick LamarThe history of American protest music, from “Yankee Doodle” to Kendrick Lamar
    Culture

    How protest music evolved from Civil War refrains to viral Trump videos.

    By Bridgett Henwood
    Science
    S-Town and the science of mercury poisoningS-Town and the science of mercury poisoning
    Science

    Mad hatters, gold, clocks — and a dangerous cumulative toxin.

    By Bridgett Henwood