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Audio Articles

Everyone’s TikTok ‘Bestie’ TikToshh on Breaking the Viral Sound Barrier

The Atlanta-based mother of seven on her dreams for the future.

By Kate Lindsay

Is There a Place for Deaf Users In the Audio Boom?

Accessibility is hard to come by for deaf and hard of hearing users on Clubhouse, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

By Kate Lindsay

Clubhouse Fatigue Is Real. Here’s What to Do About It

Some creators and superusers are stepping back from the app — and rejoining with new personal ground rules.

By Sesali Bowen

Ambience YouTube Might Be the Greatest Content to Come Out of the Pandemic

Meet the ambience creators transporting viewers out of their homes and into the Hogwarts Express to Dunder Mifflin.

By Kate Lindsay

How Top Clubhouse Creators Built Authentic Communities

The app, known for exclusivity (and, sometimes, harassment), has succeeded thanks to its most diverse clubs.

By Sesali Bowen

Sound On: Everything (Cool) You Need to Know About the Audio Boom

Audio creators of every variety are experimenting and finding audiences on platforms new and old, from TikTok to YouTube to (yes) Clubhouse.

By Kate Lindsay

TikTok Sends Songs Up the Charts. But Can It Create Actual Pop Stars?

Creators like Nessa Barrett and LILHUDDY are attempting to prove that Lil Nas X was not a fluke.

By Kate Lindsay

Voice Note Etiquette, Explained by Compulsive Voice Note Texters

Writers Harron Walker, Safy-Hallan Farah, and Morgan Baila insist on voice notes in the group chat. And all chats.

By Kate Lindsay

Reply All Abandons Test Kitchen Series After Host Controversy

“Reply All” was supposed to be the definitive account of the reckoning at “Bon Appetit.” Now it’s facing its own.

By Kate Lindsay

We're All Besties Now

The term “besties” has entered the meme discourse thanks to TikTok.

By Kate Lindsay

Black Users Pioneered Clubhouse’s Hottest Trend. White NYU Grads Are Cashing In

The breakout “Shoot Your Shot” room was backed by Slice and covered widely online.

By Kate Lindsay

Talking With Swiping Up, Your Favorite Influencer’s Favorite Tea Podcast

Ester, Spencer, and Wendy on how they get their tea, making friends with influencers, and covering scandals the *right* way.

By Kate Lindsay

The Newest TikTok Hit Is Giving Everyone ‘Just Dance’ Flashbacks

The 1978 song “Rasputin” has arrived on TikTok by way of 2010 Wii game “Just Dance 2.”

By Kate Lindsay

Perverts Are Ruining the Silhouette Challenge

Tutorials for how to expose participants’ sometimes-naked bodies are still up on YouTube.

By Kate Lindsay

TikTok’s Steamy New Trend, the #SilhouetteChallenge, Pairs Doja Cat With Paul Anka

“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” has a new Doja Cat remix on TikTok.

By Kate Lindsay

‘That Blonde Girl’ Speaks, and Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’ Goes Ultra-viral

Sabrina Carpenter, James Charles, and Tayler Holder prove the TikTok hit is about more than just the lyrics.

By Kate Lindsay

Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion Turbocharge Ariana Grande's '34+35' for TikTok

The new “34+35” lyrics are a wink to the song going viral on TikTok and internet culture more generally.

By Kate Lindsay

Yung Baby Tate's 'I Am' Is Helping TikTok Manifest a Better 2021

“I am healthy, I am wealthy, I am rich,” Yung Baby Tate declares with the help of Flo Milli.

By Kate Lindsay

The Chaotic Breakdown of ‘Frenemies,’ 2020's Messiest Podcast

After just over two months sparring with Ethan Klein, Trisha Paytas may be done for good with the dramatic podcast.

By Kate Lindsay

The 'Call Her Daddy' Fanbase Has Turned on Alex Cooper

Plus: Gabi DeMartino’s OnlyFans deactivation and Scott Disick’s new 19-year-old girlfriend.

By Sophie Ross

A TikTok Song About Wolves Has Ignited Furry Drama

WolfTok is all the rage, but it comes at the expense of its furry creators.

By Kate Lindsay

Barstool Sports Has Come for TikTok

The premier bro site has always found ways to piggyback on new kinds of internet stardom.

By Kate Lindsay

The Real Story Behind TikTok’s Dancing Llama

This dancing llama has over 7 million likes on TikTok.

By Kate Lindsay

‘Thirst Aid Kit’ Ends After Almost Three Years

Bim Adewunmi and Nichole Perkins announced that the most recent episode of the celebrity crush podcast is their last.

By Kate Lindsay

The TikTok Songs of the Summer: Top 16 Hits

Artists like Avenue Beat, DaBaby, and a dancing llama dominated TikTok this summer

By Kate Lindsay

Caption Tool Controversy Highlights YouTube’s Inaccessibility, Deaf Creators Say

Do deaf viewers matter to YouTube? Some creators and accessibility advocates say no

By Kate Lindsay

TikTokkers Are Basically Making Their Own ‘Euphoria’ Season 2

A mashup of Bea Miller and Labrinth is giving Euphoria a second wind.

By Kate Lindsay

'Heather' Is The Newest Girl On TikTok

Conan Gray's song has inspired a mysterious, sometimes toxic, TikTok trend.

By Kate Lindsay

Jenna Marbles Brings Another Internet Era to an End

Jenna Marbles cemented her YouTube exit with the final episode of her podcast, 'Jenna & Julien'

By Kate Lindsay

Michael Bosstick, the Man Running a Thriving Podcast Network for Women

Dear Media just raised 8 millions dollars, leveraging like-minded women for ‘exponential’ growth

By Jessica Klein

Men’s Fashion Podcast Throwing Fits Loves Loafers, Anti-Racism

‘Education and amplification … can stand next to jawns enthusiasm and, you know, conscientious consumption’

By Amos Barshad