Neha Makkapati

May 3, 2020

Artsweek’s Official Pandemic Party Playlist

By Neha Makkapati

Here’s a quarantine playlist to enjoy while partying at home with your roommates.

January 23, 2020

Mac Miller Gets Personal in Posthumous Album “Circles”

By Neha Makkapati

Throughout the album, Miller seems to reach different conclusions about his emotional pain.

November 27, 2019

Five Artists You Would’ve Rather Seen at Camp Flog Gnaw Than Drake

By Neha Makkapati

At this point, we’ve all heard what went down with Drake at Camp Flog Gnaw.

November 19, 2019

10 Songs for Your (Soon-To-Be) Ex

By Ivan Gonzalez, Neha Makkapati

Who doesn’t like a good song recommendation by their (soon-to-be ex) significant other?

October 31, 2019

Six Songs That Will Scare Your Parents This Halloween

By Neha Makkapati, Hannah George

Here are some of the best songs for you to blast on your speaker to give your parents a good fright this Halloween.

October 31, 2019

Artsweek Highlights: TV’s Best Halloween Specials

By Kristina Valencia, Neha Makkapati, Sonya Raytburg, Arielle Bitton

While of course there are several classic horror films to indulge in during Halloween, Artsweek instead presents you with a carefully curated list of some of TV’s best takes on this costumed, candy-filled holiday of mi...

October 28, 2019

Adult Swim Festival to Hit L.A. This November

By Neha Makkapati

After its initial debut last year, the Adult Swim Festival is back for lovers of music and comedy alike with its diverse lineup of both musical artists and comedians. Held by the television network Adult Swim, it will ta...

October 3, 2019

Tracks of the Month: September 2019

By Kristina Valencia, Hannah Jackson, Neha Makkapati

As we welcome the month of October with open arms, it’s time for Artsweek to highlight the new tracks that stood out in September.

September 28, 2019

A Trap Music Guide to Love and Heartbreak

By Neha Makkapati

Here are some of the best songs to listen to with your new boo when you feel love is in the air or when the person you thought was your “whole world” is no longer that.

August 12, 2019

In Review: ‘The Lost Boy’ by YBN Cordae

By Neha Makkapati

YBN Cordae somehow embodies many older legendary rappers while still remaining characteristically similar to newer mumble rappers.

May 30, 2019

A Brief Guide to British Rap

By Neha Makkapati

Despite the initial peculiarity of a posh-voice rap about dark subjects with vernacular that clashed with my American ear, I have now subscribed to the British rap scene.

March 7, 2019

When Misogyny Masquerades as Entertainment: Looking at Today’s Rap & Hip Hop

By Neha Makkapati

What has made it so normalized for rappers, who lead today’s most popular musical genre, to generalize and sexualize women as much as they desire?

December 4, 2018

In Review: Noir by Smino

By Neha Makkapati

Although new Smino listeners may be unimpressed by the uncanny composition of different types of music, the stylistic choices Smino made represents the mastery of his understanding of hip-hop and the desire to express hi...

April 13, 2018

The Friday Review: My Dear Melancholy by The Weeknd

By Neha Makkapati

Maybe My Dear Melancholy is The Weeknd’s attempt at returning to his most loved Trilogy production, or maybe he’s moving toward a new direction that continues to combine pop, alternative rock, and R&B — only the ne...

February 14, 2018

Southern Rapper J.I.D Makes SB Debut at Velvet Jones

By Neha Makkapati

As the song ended and the crowd was still moshing, people were cheering in deep appreciation of the immensely talented group of people all standing on stage in conjunction.