Stephen G. Adubato

Freelance Writer

Stephen G. Adubato is a journalism fellow at COMPACT Magazine and a professor of philosophy in NYC. He is also the curator of the Cracks in Postmodernity blog, podcast, and magazine. Follow him on Twitter @stephengadubato.

Mariah Carey performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2022 in New York City.

HANG IT UP

Mariah Carey Should Leave Christmas Behind

Fun as it may be, the pop icon’s annual deluge of holiday content has gotten too gimmicky and clouded her catalog. Enough is enough.

Stephen G. Adubato

A photo illustration of Lady Gaga from her Artpop era

LIVE FOR THE APPLAUSE

Ten Years Later, Lady Gaga’s ‘ARTPOP’ Is Still Misunderstood

The pop star’s third album remains her strangest and most divisive. But on its 10th anniversary, we’re celebrating what made it so special.

Stephen G. Adubato