The so-called “fifth generation” of K-pop has arguably grander ambitions than previous eras – some of which may challenge our understanding of the genre.

On a breezy May evening in Los Angeles, thousands of K-pop fans mill outside the Peacock Theater. They’re waiting for rookie boy band Riize’s first US fan-concert — a hybrid mix of songs and ...

Olivia Rodrigo dropped the deluxe version of her Guts album, sharing five new tracks for fans in it. The standout is the anticipated “Obsessed,” which Rodrigo had been performing throughout her tour — ...

"Dracula" rises into the top 10 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart for the first time, becoming one of a handful of K-pop tunes to reach that region.

In a new podcast, Vivian Yoon dissects her personal stake in K-pop, and how her obscure childhood passion has evolved into a billion-dollar industry. Who is she? Yoon is a writer, performer and ...

Katy Perry’s breakout moment, in the late two-thousands, had a type of frivolity and irreverence that feels difficult to summon now. Her début single, “I Kissed a Girl,” from 2008, is just what it ...

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Maia, a ukulele-playing 19-year-old, is one of the rising stars of the music industry even though she’s chosen to stay on its fringes. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

JoJo sampling Dr. Luke’s “I Wanna Rock”? In the Year of the Lord 2024? Absolutely. The pulsating beat doesn’t overshadow JoJo’s vulnerable message: “The moment I got rid of everything / I realized ...