Category: Music

It’s no question that Tate McRae’s got stamina. Watching her pulsate back and forth in her music videos, let alone her live performances, feels like a masterclass in movement. At 21 years old, McRae has emerged as a rare breed of pop girl who believes in sweat equity: she choreographs, she writes, she runs on a treadmill while singing to train for her shows. Over Zoom, McRae is sharp, self-aware and seriously passionate about keeping pop performance alive. If her … Continue reading “Tate McRae, Pop in Motion”

There’s something timeless about the Upper East Side. Even after all the recent Met Gala chaos, there’s a certain quiet glamour that lingers above 59th Street. And this past week, that feeling found itself within Liz Gillies, who took over the iconic Café Carlyle for an intimate five-night residency. Following her on-screen roles in Victorious and Dynasty, Liz recently made her return to the stage this past March with a standout performance as Audrey in the off-Broadway revival of Little … Continue reading “Liz Gillies Takes Over Café Carlye for Intimate Residency”

What do boba tea, fried chicken, Teslas and a party in the Hollywood Hills all have in common? It’s a question that could stump any philosopher. Luckily, global girl group KATSEYE has an answer: all of these varied things are “Gnarly.” Their new song of the same name initially inspired internet-wide bewilderment upon its release. Its brain-rot lyrics and vaguely SOPHIE-esque production are a big leap from their debut EP, 2024’s SIS (Soft Is Strong) with its breakout single, the … Continue reading “Katseye Are Gnarly by Nature”

PinkPantheress is lying in bed when she calls from Los Angeles. The British artist says she’s good, she’s “just so tired,” and, looking back at her past few weeks, the fatigue makes sense. It’s early April, a few days after she dropped “Tonight,” the lead single off her second mixtape, Fancy That, out now. “I feel great,” Pink says of the project, a creative effort self-produced along with aksel arvid, Count Baldor, phil, Oscar Scheller and The Dare. “I’m happy … Continue reading “PinkPantheress Locks In”

British songstress Natanya first crossed our radar through, of all things, a Janet Jackson co-sign; Jackson took to social media to share a video of the rising artist singing her internet-revived hit, “Someone To Call Your Lover.” Soon after, she received one more co-sign, this time from her forever fav, Ravyn Lenae, just as Lenae was rising on the global charts. With two American legends behind her, Natanya was well prepared for a packed trip to the States, where she … Continue reading “Natanya Gets 'Dangerous'”

The Met Gala may be fashion’s Most Wonderful Time of The Year, but long after the illegal bathroom selfies (sorry Ana!) red (and this time blue) carpet photo opps, and Mark Hotel fit reveals are done, the after parties begin and the night rages on. This year we made our fair share of stops (full recap of latenight mayhem here) but our first was at Stella McCartney and Charlotte Tilbury’s 2025 Met Gala After-Party, where our favorite American-pop, “Sally” dance-inducer … Continue reading “Role Model Takes Us to Stella McCartney's Met Gala Afters”

On Monday night, J Balvin attended his third Met Gala with his partner Valentina Ferrer. He made his Met Gala debut in 2021 in Moschino and returned in 2022 in a tuxedo by Ralph Lauren. For this year’s Met Gala theme — “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity — the Colombian singer wore a custom pink wool three-piece suit with a matching hat. … Continue reading “J Balvin's Met Gala Photo Diary in Marc Jacobs”

Conjoined twins, sentient swords and strange prophecies: welcome to the cinematic world of Paris Texas. The LA-based rap duo have been making waves since their 2021 debut, “Heavy Metal,” a deft one-two punch that blended the thrash of fuzzed rock with the pugnacious delivery of Los Angeles hip hop. Since then, the duo has released a series of stellar singles, EPs, a debut album, and is now opening for Los Angeles’ own Tyler, The Creator on his career-peak Chromakopia Tour. … Continue reading “Paris Texas On LA Roots, Indie Grind and Touring with Tyler, The Creator”

We’ve all been there: that toxic, self-inflicted back-and-forth of being in a situationship you just can’t seem to make your way out of. “I keep going back to it because deep down, I like the drama,” INJI tells PAPER. “The boy drives me crazy, but I keep choosing him anyway.” For the 24-year-old Turkish-born artist, this inner tug-of-war became fertile ground for her latest single, “U WON’T!”, a high-voltage, heartbreak-fueled banger that captures the whiplash of being caught in a … Continue reading “INJI Drops Heartbreak-Fueled Banger 'U WON’T!'”

Beach Bunny’s sophomore LP, Tunnel Vision, is a playful but poignant return to form for the Chicago trio. The album comes three years after Emotional Creature, which saw the group take slight pivots away from the bubbly, intergalactic pop sounds that first landed them amongst the indie stars where they now comfortably float. Early hits like “Prom Queen” have gone RIAA Platinum since Emotional Creature’s release. Writing a slam-dunk third record is a welcome but not surprising next step for … Continue reading “Beach Bunny Breaks Down 'Tunnel Vision' Track By Track”