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The Meteoric Rise Of Olivia Rodrigo
2021 belonged to Olivia Rodrigo and her debut album, Sour.
‘Julia’ Review: Julia Child Burns Brightly, But HBO Max’s Series Never Quite Cooks With Enough Grease
This eight-episode comedy series uses the framework of Child’s start as a TV personality to tell a small part of her story. In portraying the show within the show, the series runs into its first challenge: getting a modern audience to buy into what makes Julia Child so charming to the public in 1963 after we’ve long been conditioned to far more gregarious chef shows.
30 Years Ago: Def Leppard’s ‘Adrenalize’ Marks the End of an Era
"Do you wanna get rocked?" That's the surprising question that kicks off Def Leppard's 1992 album Adrenalize.
Charli XCX’s Singular Perspective Of Women’s Storytelling
If the coming vibe shift brings us into a period where indie sleaze rules supreme, Charli XCX stands to take the throne at the top of the pops, finally.
What We Lose When We Ignore the Real Roots of Murder Ballads
When I first mentioned writing a podcast about murder ballads to people—spoiler: it actually happened, it’s called Songs in the Key of Death, and it’s out now—I would invariably get one of three responses. Most common: What’s a murder ballad?
Vegan School Lunches Are About More Than Meat
There has been an explosion of interest since the New York City Department of Education began rolling out Vegan Friday meals for students. Pundits are rushing to the nearest microphone to yell about it.
40 Years Ago: Stevie Nicks Conquers Her Fears at First Solo Shows
Closing out 1981 with a successful debut solo album, Stevie Nicks had to figure out every musician's natural next step: going on tour. But it wasn’t quite that easy.
Joan Jett Has Spent Her Career Fighting For Equality In Music. But She Doesn't Know When We'll Get It.
With the release of the documentary Bad Reputation, Joan Jett has taken a moment to look back on her life.
There Are Not Enough Women in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is on the cusp of a very female-friendly group of inductees. Over the next decade a huge number of important female artists from the '90s will become eligible for recognition.
A Coachella Oral History By The Woman Who Played It, From Weed Blackouts To Lindsay Lohan Sightings
Coachella has emerged as the defining music event of festival season. Despite its pedigree, it has fallen short in one area: the lack of women on its lineup for most of its history.
Musical Exchange: Chris Thile Navigates Crossovers, Collaboration, and the Purusit of Creative Freedom
Examining the varied musical collaborations of a MacArthur Grant winner and how they've changed his career.
Style Files: Christian Joy, Costume Designer
Her longtime designer, Christian Joy, tells us why you'll see Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in androgynous suits.
I Was Busy Thinkin' 'bout Boys & the Promising Young Woman Soundtrack
The soundtrack for Promising Young Woman pushes into a deeper layer of women's relationship to music.
How Elvis Costello Ended Several Eras With ‘Blood and Chocolate’
In some ways, Elvis Costello's Blood & Chocolate was an end-of-an-era record. Released on Sept. 15, 1986, the record arrived only seven months after the release of King of America - an unusual move for any artist in the '80s but especially for Costello, who was riding high with both fans and critics.
Where to Dine Solo in Dallas
Whether you’re searching for breakfast, lunch or dinner, sometimes eating alone is necessary. These cafes, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants are some of Dallas’s best options for a working meal, striking up a conversation with a stranger or for a simple moment of respite from the daily grind. If you’re going to go it alone, these are the best places in big D to be.
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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.
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