Ann-Derrick Gaillot

Ann-Derrick Gaillot is a freelance writer based in Montana. Her culture writing and reporting have appeared in Rolling Stone, The Fader, The Outline, Thrillist, and other publications.

MusicSeptember 30, 2020

How Kendrick Lamar Became the Voice of a Generation

A conversation with Marcus J. Moore about his cultural biography of Lamar and the L.A. rapper’s impact on Black America.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
CultureAugust 21, 2019

Clairo’s Bedroom Pop Takes Over the World

Distilling heartbreak into hits, her debut album shows the YouTube sensation is a true star.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
MusicJuly 31, 2019

This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval

Folk rock group Florist’s poetic new LP, Emily Alone, is quietly showstopping.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
MusicMay 9, 2019

Jamila Woods’s Neo-Soul Captures the Power of Black Pride

The Chicago singer and poet’s new album, Legacy! Legacy!, offers a path to self-empowerment through the history of African-American culture and creativity.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
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MusicFebruary 15, 2019

Is This the Best Rock Album of 2019?

Girlpool’s What Chaos Is Imaginary is a veritable indie-rock dream world.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
Autobiography and MemoirJanuary 31, 2019

‘Maid’ Offers a Striking Portrait of Single-Working-Motherhood

Stephanie Land’s memoir is an intimate look at the day-to-day reality of poverty in the United States.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
MusicJanuary 15, 2019

Black Feminist Punks to the Front

On their debut album, London’s Big Joanie pay tribute to black sisterhood.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot
Books and IdeasNovember 14, 2018

Jenny Hval’s Queer Eden

In her debut novel, Paradise Rot, the Norwegian musician plays with themes that run throughout her rewarding discography.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

MusicSeptember 30, 2020

How Kendrick Lamar Became the Voice of a Generation

A conversation with Marcus J. Moore about his cultural biography of Lamar and the L.A. rapper’s impact on Black America.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

CultureAugust 21, 2019

Clairo’s Bedroom Pop Takes Over the World

Distilling heartbreak into hits, her debut album shows the YouTube sensation is a true star.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

MusicJuly 31, 2019

This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval

Folk rock group Florist’s poetic new LP, Emily Alone, is quietly showstopping.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

MusicMay 9, 2019

Jamila Woods’s Neo-Soul Captures the Power of Black Pride

The Chicago singer and poet’s new album, Legacy! Legacy!, offers a path to self-empowerment through the history of African-American culture and creativity.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

MusicFebruary 15, 2019

Is This the Best Rock Album of 2019?

Girlpool’s What Chaos Is Imaginary is a veritable indie-rock dream world.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

Autobiography and MemoirJanuary 31, 2019

‘Maid’ Offers a Striking Portrait of Single-Working-Motherhood

Stephanie Land’s memoir is an intimate look at the day-to-day reality of poverty in the United States.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

MusicJanuary 15, 2019

Black Feminist Punks to the Front

On their debut album, London’s Big Joanie pay tribute to black sisterhood.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

Books and IdeasNovember 14, 2018

Jenny Hval’s Queer Eden

In her debut novel, Paradise Rot, the Norwegian musician plays with themes that run throughout her rewarding discography.

Ann-Derrick Gaillot

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Ann-Derrick Gaillot

MusicSeptember 30, 2020

A conversation with Marcus J. Moore about his cultural biography of Lamar and the L.A. rapper’s impact on Black America.

CultureAugust 21, 2019

Distilling heartbreak into hits, her debut album shows the YouTube sensation is a true star.

MusicJuly 31, 2019

Folk rock group Florist’s poetic new LP, Emily Alone, is quietly showstopping.

MusicMay 9, 2019

The Chicago singer and poet’s new album, Legacy! Legacy!, offers a path to self-empowerment through the history of African-American culture and creativity.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

MusicFebruary 15, 2019

Girlpool’s What Chaos Is Imaginary is a veritable indie-rock dream world.

Autobiography and MemoirJanuary 31, 2019

Stephanie Land’s memoir is an intimate look at the day-to-day reality of poverty in the United States.

MusicJanuary 15, 2019

On their debut album, London’s Big Joanie pay tribute to black sisterhood.

Books and IdeasNovember 14, 2018

In her debut novel, Paradise Rot, the Norwegian musician plays with themes that run throughout her rewarding discography.