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An illustration of a permanent license of travel that shows artist Tyler the Creator wearing a light blue headwear and jacket.

Tyler, The Creator puts his alter ego to rest with ‘The Estate Sale’

The deluxe edition of “Call Me If You Get Lost” marks the end of an era for Tyler Baudelaire.
Tatyanna Gooden, Contributing Writer April 19, 2023

“Thank you to every ear that listened, bought a ticket,” Tyler, the Creator says at the start of his song “Everything Must Go.” After months of touring and winning Best...

A group studio portrait of six singers from the music collective MICHELLE in front of a white seamless backdrop. Two members sit on the ground, while the other four sit on stools of alternating height.

MICHELLE is a creative powerhouse

The New York City-based collective may be known for their music, but they’re just as skilled in the art and dance departments.
Yas Akdag, Music Editor March 11, 2022

“Kick-ass bangers.” In three words, that’s how Julian Kaufman of New York City-based band MICHELLE would describe their music, which blurs the lines between pop, R&B,...

“SICK!,” released Jan. 14, is Earl Sweatshirt’s fourth studio album. (Photo by Ryosuke Tanzawa, courtesy of Warner Records)

Review: Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘SICK!’ is intriguing, opaque and resonant

Even within a sub-30-minute run time, Earl’s album provides a career retrospective. Blending the sounds that have defined his career, he creates a cohesive offering set in society’s present moment and his current sonic aesthetic.
Jordan Lee, Contributing Writer January 27, 2022

By this point, Earl Sweatshirt has had the type of career that merits casting his head as the silver ornament gracing the cover of his album “SICK!” He’s had two genre-defining...

Earl Sweatshirt performs a show at Irving Plaza on March 30. (via Facebook)

Earl Sweatshirt ‘Fires Up’ Irving Plaza

The artist played his first New York City show in two years.
Kamau Littletree Holston, Contributing Writer April 7, 2019

Thebe Kgositsile, better known as Earl Sweatshirt, returned to New York City Saturday to put on an unforgettable sold-out show at Irving Plaza, his first concert in the city in...

Live Music is Live Music, Digital or Not

Jonah Rosario Inserra, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
With the increasing popularity of electronic music, live shows are as much about the atmosphere as they are about the music.
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‘Wolf’ proves singer has potential for maturity

April 1, 2013
"Wolf" fans might struggle to justify enjoying Tyler, the Creator's album.
Courtesy of Odd Future Records

MellowHype matures with new album

October 11, 2012
Odd Future offshoot MellowHype released its album on Tuesday.