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June 2025

GRWL (Get Ready With Lorde)
The New Zealand singer’s fourth album, ‘Virgin’, is a transitional album mistakenly marketed as a comeback. Though its individual strands don't often…
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Archie Marks
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The Coronation of Dua Lipa
A recent concert by the British popstar affirmed everything I admire about her. It was a massive attack of good vibes.
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Archie Marks
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Sabrina Carpenter Didn't Cross The Line. She Blurred It.
The cover for the pop star’s upcoming record, ‘Man’s Best Friend’, has been met with both outrage and fervent defence. But what does the intensity of…
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Archie Marks
Why 'Addison' Works
The debut record from former TikTok star Addison Rae is both slickly made and subtly genius.
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Archie Marks
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GAY POP Picks: The Best Music of 2025 (So Far)
We’re almost halfway done with 2025. Here are GAY POP’s picks for the best tracks this cursed year has given us thus far.
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Archie Marks
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May 2025

Get In Early So I Remember You When I'm Famous
In an oversaturated music market, many up-and-coming artists no longer promote their music. Instead, they promise a parasocial relationship with fans…
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Archie Marks
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In Defence of 'Gnarly'
KATSEYE’s new single has divided the Internet, who’ve branded the lyrics ‘corny’ and ‘outdated’. They’re missing the point.
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Archie Marks
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How I'm Feeling, Five Years Later
Half a decade after its release, Charli xcx’s COVID album continues to reveal its prescience, with musings on hope in the face of total oblivion.
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Archie Marks
3
Where's Our Song of the Summer?
The quest to locate a universally beloved bonafide hit in 2025 is proving incredibly challenging.
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Archie Marks
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Keeping Up with Katy Perry
Once a member of pop’s A-list, a string of career misfires has led Katy Perry to become a laughingstock of the music world. She’s the butt of the joke…
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Archie Marks
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Artist Spotlight: Bryce Vine
An introduction to the platinum-selling artist, whose new record – ‘Motel California’ – is out today.
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Archie Marks
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