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best of 2022 Dec. 28, 2022

How Music Subverted Gender in 2022Some of the most provoking albums of the year reflected their artists’ lack of faith in traditional gender dynamics.

By Jason P. Frank
wakes Mar. 12, 2021

SOPHIE’s Vision of the FutureA wake for the forward-thinking pop producer, featuring family, friends, collaborators, and followers.

By Justin Curto

influences Oct. 6, 2020

Taylor Swift, Canadian Singer-Songwriters, and More Influences on Shamir“Taylor Swift really taught me how to write a good pop song.”

By Justin Curto
vulture recommends June 19, 2020

19 Black Musicians to Support on Bandcamp Today and Every DayThe platform is donating its cut of proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund this Juneteenth.

By Justin Curto
queer artists June 17, 2019

How Six LGBTQ Artists Feel About the Business of Being QueerIn the age of Gay, Inc., queer artists have to negotiate not just how to be gay but also how to sell gay.

By Harley Brown and Eve Barlow
songs of the week Nov. 8, 2017

6 Best New Songs of the Week: Sam Smith, Willow Smith, Shamir, Run the JewelsResist the urge to hate Sam Smith’s Radiohead rip-off.

By Vulture Editors
covers Jan. 25, 2016

Shamir Covers Duran Duran ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’He’s going on tour with the legendary Brits.

By Dee Lockett
covers May 28, 2015

Shamir, Country Superstar in Another Dimension, Covered Kacey MusgravesWhat’s not to love?

By Dee Lockett
youtube music awards Mar. 23, 2015

See All the Best New YouTube Music Awards VideosFKA twigs, Action Bronson, Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, and more.

By Dee Lockett