janelle monae

Openers Janelle Monáe, Willow, Alex G and Ethel Cain filled Golden Gate Park with splendent soul before headliners Kendrick Lamar and Zedd took their stages on the exhilarating first night of the music festival.

Monáe’s ability to craft miniature, self-contained worlds is a testament to their miles-high vision and finger on the pulse of the future. 

Before the awards took place, Hollywood’s biggest stars took to the champagne carpet (sorry, red carpet) to show off their outfits from the hottest fashion designers.

We only have one Earth, so let these songs remind you that we must treat it with care. Listen to this playlist to keep you motivated and inspired.

“Antebellum” criticizes the most extreme forms of white supremacy, but offers little to no commentary on the covert, just as harmful behaviors of less hyperbolized actions.

While not switching the lyrics is a minute but important detail, supporting actual LGBTQ+ music has lasting impacts on broadening the category and normalizing LGBTQ+ relationships.

Although many aspects of the night fell flat, the sentiments behind some of the ceremony’s live performances were successful in comparison — the keywords, of course, being “in comparison.”

The forecast for the next week in Berkeley is looking pretty rainy and foggy, and that has always been my favorite look for Berkeley. Spend Wednesday walking to a cafe and listening to a playlist full of romantic comedy songs.

The political statements in 2018’s film, music and television have transcended party lines to make up mass media that compels and entertains, and its creators deserve some recognition.

This year, women are at the forefront of modern music. From those already at the top of their game, such as ponytail-wearing superstar Ariana Grande, to those just getting started, such as U.K. R&B singer Jorja Smith, female artists have dominated 2018’s soundtrack with their bops, ballads and visual albums.