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Drift phonk, dream plugg… there are more music micro-genres today than ever before. See how fans and in-jokes play a role, and why so many are short-lived.

Read to the end for a mysterious cookie cutter

Grimes is feeling good as hell about publicly supporting Lizzo. The 35-year-old Canadian pop singer and Elon Musk's ex took to social media on Sunday to express the positive experiences she has had with Lizzo, 35. The support comes as the "Truth Hurts" singer is being sued by three of her former backup dancers for sexual harassment and workplace misconduct.

Le Tigre just finished its first tour in nearly 20 years. After a recent show in Brooklyn, two longtime fans reflect on why this music still hasn't lost its power.

Ben Smith, BuzzFeed’s former editor in chief, gives the view from the top. But what does that miss?

Lana conquered the pop world by waiting savvily for it to come to her.

Our annual list of the LPs that had us coming back time and time again throughout the year, including records by Bon Iver, Liturgy, Real Estate, and Frank Ocean, to name a few.

Grimes seemingly admitted to committing a cyber attack (DDoS) on a music blog.

Grimes seemingly admitted to committing a cyber attack (DDoS) on a music blog.

Grimes seemingly admitted to committing a cyber attack (DDoS) on a music blog.