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Village Voice

The Lives and Deaths of ‘The Village Voice’ The Lives and Deaths of ‘The Village Voice’

After 62 years, the alt-weekly has stopped its print run. But some still see life in it yet.

Sep 29, 2017 / Leslie Savan

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Letters From the September 11-18, 2017, Issue Letters From the September 11-18, 2017, Issue

Hacking democracy… Make America democratic… Dems: remember the base… Action and words… In defense of prog rock…

Aug 24, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers

Lorde Grows Up

Lorde Grows Up Lorde Grows Up

In her new album, Lorde captures a generation struggling for independence.

Aug 23, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Stephanie Burt

The Spirit of Prog Rock

The Spirit of Prog Rock The Spirit of Prog Rock

Its creative ambitions were engulfed by its pretensions. 

Jul 13, 2017 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu

Doesn’t Every Political Resistance Need a Soundtrack?

Doesn’t Every Political Resistance Need a Soundtrack? Doesn’t Every Political Resistance Need a Soundtrack?

In their efforts to protest Trump’s ascension as soon as possible, more than one artist has recast an existing song with lyrics applicable to the current crisis.

May 16, 2017 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu

MUNA’s Total Honesty

MUNA’s Total Honesty MUNA’s Total Honesty

The LA pop trio’s greatest strength is its willingness to name the enemy.

May 10, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Laura Snapes

These New Yorkers Are Covering Advertisements with Art

These New Yorkers Are Covering Advertisements with Art These New Yorkers Are Covering Advertisements with Art

For the collective Art in Ad Places, advertising poisons the potential splendor of public space.

Apr 18, 2017 / Photo Essay / Carlos Ballesteros

National Endowment cuts

Who Needs the NEA and NEH? Who Needs the NEA and NEH?

What is really lost when we cut public funds for the arts and humanities.

Apr 7, 2017 / David Hajdu

Iron Fist

The Weakness of ‘Iron Fist’ The Weakness of ‘Iron Fist’

The latest addition to the Netflix/Marvel cinematic universe is like a bag full of brown M&Ms.

Mar 31, 2017 / Loren A. Lynch

A Victory Lap for Run the Jewels

A Victory Lap for Run the Jewels A Victory Lap for Run the Jewels

With the Trump presidency on the horizon, Killer Mike and El-P do what’s become customary for them: They urge us to get up and fight.

Jan 17, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Marcus J. Moore

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