Kacey Musgraves

On its third studio album, MUNA takes the reins of artistic freedom while still remaining true to its signature sound.

With her debut album 'Sour,' Olivia Rodrigo redefined the boundaries of success for a new artist — an achievement that alone already earns the LP the title of pop album of the year.

While its brand of comedy has changed dramatically since the show’s founding, “Saturday Night Live” has done little to keep its recent seasons fresh, relying on trite gags and gimmicks.

Unlike its predecessor, the new album is not a manifestation of love and its endless beauty, but instead, offers a 48-minute account of its dying breaths — and a detailed narration of the grief that inevitably follows.

From covers of recognizable tunes to lesser-known holiday bops, this playlist can come in handy for when the standard picks become a little too unbearable.

'Color Theory,' her second record, doesn’t stray from her brand, but instead elevates it with a soft and low-key yet powerful and emotional atmosphere.

The 2010s brought an era of musical excellence that was heavily driven by the unstoppable voices of women within the music industry.

Who’s been dominating your playlists this year? If it’s any of the powerful womxn listed below, you’re doing things right.

To borrow some terminology from the Carters, this year’s Outside Lands “was a fucking zoo.”

The following five artists show proof that queerness has been beautifully represented in country music before and still is.