Covet’s “shibuya” is a musical manifestation of swirling leaves in autumn — a rippling song whose instruments bustle and breathe. Yvette Young, the band’s guitarist and primary songwriter, effortlessly...

Tomorrow x Together (TXT) returns with “The Star Chapter: Sanctuary,” a six-track EP that captures the group’s growth, blending emotive lyrics, introspection, and inventive production. The group,...

Icon girl group aespa’s latest mini album, "Whiplash," solidifies their reputation as trendsetters in conceptual pop, delivering a well-crafted fusion of bold themes and innovative sounds. Known for...

Addison Rae has forged a path once believed impossible: from a TikTok personality emblematic of white suburbia to a campy fashion icon and rising pop diva. Rae solidified her place in the new age of pop...

“Toothache,” a recently-released single off of Searows’ forthcoming EP, is an ode to loss, moving on, and the process of time molding softness into callousness. In the chorus, the singer-songwriter...

“Gyeongseong Creature” (2023–24) For fans of history, romance, and monsters, this Korean series on Netflix delivers an action-packed thriller set in 1945 during Japan’s occupation of South...

Set on the brink of interstellar war in the 28th century, “Hyperion” by Dan Simmons follows seven pilgrims on a journey that will determine the fate of humanity. On the unassimilated planet Hyperion...

On Oct. 16, Ocean Vuong arrived at UC San Diego to participate in an hour-long discussion of genre, Buddhist philosophy, and persona with literature professor Lily Hoang. I managed to secure a seat at...

The moment Sammy Rae & The Friends opened with “Thieves,” I knew this would be more than just a concert: it would be a celebration of love, connection, and community. The energy at Humphrey’s...

FINNEAS’ song “Lotus Eater” from his latest album “For Cryin’ Out Loud” has not left my Spotify queue for over a week. The lyrics pay homage to Homer’s Odyssey, referencing the community...

When people approach speculative fiction, they tell themselves that, at the end of the day, all fantastical stories will end up resonating with real life. They dig for familiar patterns and meanings but...

The beauty of stories set in teenage uncertainty is how directly they can get to the heart of all the nuances of being human. Suspend your disbelief, and embrace the absurd. “Kimberly Akimbo,” which...