Music

vulture guides

Wait, What Are Taylor Swift’s Fearless Songs About Again?

 Get in Swifties, we’re going back to 2008. By Erin Browne
tributes

DMX Took Us All to the Basement of Our Emotions

 Eddie Huang remembers DMX’s irresistible cameo on Fresh Off the Boat, and the man who unexpectedly nurtured a generation. By Eddie Huang
the inside track

‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’ Is a Perfect Specimen of the Old Taylor

 It’s the sort of classic Swiftian breakup song we haven’t heard in years. By Justin Curto
  1. vulture guides
    Wait, What Are Taylor Swift’s Fearless Songs About Again?Get in Swifties, we’re going back to 2008.
    By Erin Browne
  2. tributes
    DMX Took Us All to the Basement of Our EmotionsEddie Huang remembers DMX’s irresistible cameo on Fresh Off the Boat, and the man who unexpectedly nurtured a generation.
    By Eddie Huang
  3. extremely online
    Sun Illuminates Natasha Bedingfield’s Response to TikTok ‘Unwritten’ DanceOpen up the dirty (browser) window.
    By Halle Kiefer
  4. videology
    Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey Know What You Want With ‘Where I Belong’ VideoA follow-up to their 2002 smash-hit single, of course.
    By Halle Kiefer
  5. the law
    Do the Christian Thing and Return Your Lil Nas X Satan Shoes, Company AsksMSCHF has recalled the shoes after Nike filed a lawsuit.
    By Justin Curto
  7. tributes
    Missy Elliott, LeBron James, and More Celebrities Pay Tribute to DMX“This is heavy for the HipHop family but your LEGACY LIVES ON & your SPIRIT.”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  8. the inside track
    ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’ Is a Perfect Specimen of the Old TaylorIt’s the sort of classic Swiftian breakup song we haven’t heard in years.
    By Justin Curto
  9. music
    Baby Just Say Yes … to These Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Easter EggsTake our hand as we drag you headfirst, fearless.
    By Justin Curto
  10. a long talk
    Brandi Carlile’s Story Is Too Big to Fit in a SongThe folk-rock star’s debut memoir Broken Horses offers the most intimate look into her fraught life yet.
    By Hilary Hughes
  11. obits
    DMX, New York Rap Legend, Dead at 50“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end,” his family said in a statement.
    By Justin Curto
  12. taylor swift
    Taylor Swift Releases 6 New Tracks From the Vault, As a TreatIncluding standout features from Keith Urban and Maren Morris.
    By Savannah Salazar
  13. i say that’s my baby
    Olivia Rodrigo Is Living Her Best Swiftie LifeIn honor of Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
    By Zoe Haylock
  14. vulture bets on berry
    Guess Who We Think Should Write the Definitive COVID Anthem?Go ahead, guess.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  15. my single is dropping
    Doja Cat Continues Her Collab Hot Streak With ‘Kiss Me More’ Featuring SZAAhead of Doja’s upcoming new album Planet Her.
    By Justin Curto
  16. it’s the remix
    Put Your Hands Together for Saweetie on Gwen Stefani’s ‘Slow Clap’ RemixGiving some “Hollaback Girl” vibes with the high school–inspired video.
    By Justin Curto
  17. my old album is dropping
    Taylor Swift’s First Rerecorded Album, Fearless, Is Out NowJust 2008 things.
    By Zoe Haylock
  18. best of 2021
    The Best Songs of 2021 (So Far)From Jazmine Sullivan’s years-in-the-making comeback to electrifying rock anthems.
    By Justin Curto and Dee Lockett
  19. best of 2021
    The Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)The year’s early themes of recovery and reconnection are bleeding into the music already.
    By Craig Jenkins
  20. switched on pop
    The Secret to Silk Sonic’s SauceSinger-songwriter Tayla Parx breaks down Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s retro hit “Leave the Door Open.”
    By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan
  21. the jukebox
    Let’s Go Crazy With Prince’s New Posthumous AlbumWelcome 2 America was recorded over a decade ago.
    By Devon Ivie
  22. the rerecordings
    Taylor Swift Drops ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’ From the Vault, Freeing Petty TaylorAnd her ex’s new wife loves it.
    By Zoe Haylock
  23. docuseries
    Kanye Docuseries With Decades of Footage Reportedly Bought by NetflixOne of the directors has followed West since the late 1990s.
    By Justin Curto
  24. vulture lists
    All the Verzuz Battles, RankedFrom best to worst to absolutely doomed.
    By Craig Jenkins
  25. the law
    DJ Bassnectar Accused of Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography in LawsuitHis attorney denied the claims, which Bassnectar has faced since summer 2020.
    By Justin Curto
  26. dancing with the devil
    The Biggest Revelations From Demi Lovato’s Documentary Dancing With the DevilFinally, her unfiltered truth.
    By Ilana Kaplan
  27. chart updates
    Call Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ a No. 1 HitAnd don’t call Lil Nas X a one-hit wonder anymore.
    By Justin Curto
  28. deluxe albums
    Demi Lovato Drops Deluxe, Giving New Album an Even Longer TitleDancing With the Devil … The Art of Starting Over (Deluxe Edition).
    By Justin Curto
  29. verzuz
    The Throwbacks Kept Coming During the Isley Brothers–Earth, Wind & Fire VerzuzAnd the Isleys closed it out with a new song with Snoop Dogg.
    By Justin Curto
  30. extremely online
    It’s Time to Talk About the ‘Twerkulator’ TikTok DanceAn unreleased City Girls track is going viral, but they can’t get the song cleared.
    By Zoe Haylock
  31. dmx
    DMX Remains on Life Support Following Overdose“Please keep Earl/DMX and us in your thoughts, wishes, and prayers,” the rapper’s family said.
    By Rebecca Alter
  32. new music
    Justin Bieber Fills Your Easter Basket With Surprise Freedom EPBringing you six new tracks so soon after the release of Justice.
    By Halle Kiefer
  33. concerts
    Miley Had Herself a Real Good Time Covering Queen for NCAA Final Four ConcertCovering Queen, Blondie, and herself in between Saturday’s games.
    By Halle Kiefer
  34. the jab
    Mariah Carey Gets Vaccine, Hits Whistle Note, Confesses to Being a Vampire“They’re having a medical narrative.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  35. the rerecordings
    Taylor Swift Announces Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Tracklist (Decoded Version)We cracked the codes, the vault is open.
    By Rebecca Alter
  36. way too close reads
    9 Revelations From Demi Lovato’s Heartbreaking New AlbumFrom mistreatment by ex-managers to manipulation by ex-fiancés.
    By Zoe Haylock
  37. album review
    Demi Lovato’s Redemption Arc BeginsOn Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over, it feels like we’ve met a new person.
    By Craig Jenkins
  38. the rerecordings
    We See Taylor Swift Is Up to Her Old Tricks AgainWhat on earth does this coded video mean?
    By Jennifer Zhan
  39. dream teams
    Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande’s Hot New Collab Would Make the Devil BlushOff Lovato’s new album Dancing With the Devil … the Art of Starting Over.
    By Wolfgang Ruth
  40. vulture recommends
    Pokémon: The First Movie’s Soundtrack Is a Bubblegum-Pop Time CapsuleFeaturing B-sides from Britney Spears, ’N Sync, M2M, and Billie Piper.
    By Ashley Wolfgang
  41. music videos
    Demi Lovato Recreates Her Overdose in ‘Dancing With the Devil’ Music Video“It’s just a little red wine / I’ll be fine.”
    By Charu Sinha
  42. my album is dropping
    Demi Lovato Drops Dancing with the Devil… the Art of Starting OverFeaturing collaborations with Ariana Grande and Saweetie.
    By Charu Sinha
  43. content warning
    Quavo Pushes Saweetie in Leaked Elevator Footage From 2020Saweetie has addressed the tape, telling TMZ that “this unfortunate incident happened a year ago.”
    By Zoe Haylock
  44. could it be…satan?!
    Nike Clarifies It Doesn’t Endorse Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes, Now With Human BloodA federal judge has stopped the sale of Lil Nas X’s demonic sneakers.
    By Halle Kiefer
  45. beast
    Michelle Visage’s Return to Music Said Gay RightsShe’s back after 30 years on a new remix from the Britpop band Steps.
    By Wolfgang Ruth
  46. my single is dropping
    Olivia Rodrigo Swears It’s ‘Deja Vu’ in Her New Music VideoAnd her debut album pulls up on May 21.
    By Zoe Haylock
  47. pearl clutching
    Lil Nas X, Cardi B, and the Anti-Pop Conservative Outrage MachineHow music’s biggest stars are using the attention around their “controversial” songs to slingshot to the top of the charts.
    By Craig Jenkins
  48. déjà vu
    Bonnaroo Is Back With Lizzo, Tame Impala, and Lil Baby Leading 2021 LineupTime to get your flower crowns ready.
    By Zoe Haylock
  49. close reads
    Demi Lovato’s Documentary Is Acutely Aware of Its ImageDancing With the Devil isn’t just a high-profile tell-all, it’s also a canny demonstration of celebrity construction in real time.
    By Zosha Millman
  50. rewinds
    My Bloody Valentine Is Back to Break Some HeartsKevin Shields announced that the band plans to release two new records.
    By Devon Ivie
  51. music videos
    FKA Twigs Thanks Lil Nas X for Addressing Music-Video Similarities“The ‘Cellophane’ visual is a masterpiece,” Lil Nas X wrote.
    By Charu Sinha
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