Essays | MTV Hive - Part 2

Laura Marling’s ‘Once I Was an Eagle’ Is a Masterful Character Study

Katherine St. Asaph explores the British folk singer’s stark new album.

Katherine St. Asaph

French Montana’s ‘Excuse My French’ Is the Sound of One Wave Crashing

Jeff Weiss on the frustrating aspects of the South Bronx rapper’s debut.

The National, On Shrooms

Six hours of the same song. One bag of drugs. What could go wrong?

My Sons Are Obsessed With “Who Let the Dogs Out” and I Want to Die

Shea Serrano is suffering as a father and a rap fan.

Vampire Weekend’s Timeless ‘Modern Vampires of the City’

The New York band’s third album isn’t exactly lively, but it’s definitely undead.

Katherine St. Asaph

Sorry Jay-Z, But LL Cool J’s Still the Crossover King

His moves weren’t always smart, but they set the stage for 2 Chainz and A$AP Rocky, among others.

‘The Great Gatsby’ Soundtrack is Irresistibly Tasteless

Sometimes the worst guests lead to the best party. Katherine St. Asaph explains.

Katherine St. Asaph