Music
Florence + the Machine’s 'Free': Holding Personal and National Anxiety Together
While suffering brings weariness, there is room for rest and joy.
Even Three Years Later, Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ Doc Is Worth Revisiting
Reflecting on a history-making Coachella show
Playlist: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Don't let the rain bog you down—flowers are sprouting all around.
‘The Joy of Music’ Restores Hope in Listeners
Ben Rector teaches us how to live joyfully in the present moment.
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Healing Lessons from the Women of ‘Encanto’
If the music wasn't enough to draw you to Disney's latest gem, come for the powerful messages.
The Reality Behind Billie Eilish’s ‘Male Fantasy’ and Porn Critique
What she said—and how true it is
Southwest Airlines Strands Thousands of Customers, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
Measuring Time, Meditating on Motherhood: Dom La Nena's Album, 'Tempo'
Explore memory, time, and motherhood through the themes of this mediative, multilingual work.
A Songwriter Explains How Every Woman Can Tap Into Her Creative Process
An interview with singer-songwriter Lizzy Shell
Britney Spears Speaks Out on Coercive IUD, Working Conditions, and Putting on a Smile for Social Media
A court hearing on the pop star’s restrictive conservatorship expands on issues raised by the #FreeBritney movement.
Nightbirde Stuns 'America's Got Talent' with Humble Anthem 'It's Okay'
Not even cancer can dim the 30-year-old's hope from shining through.
Exclusive: ‘Country Girl’ Rissi Palmer Shares an Acoustic Version with Verily
The singer reflects on her stereotype-breaking hit song on its fifteenth anniversary.
Playlist: Black Women of Jazz
From Billie to Ella to Dinah, here are some of the ladies who paved the way.