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Ongaku Magazine is a teen-run music magazine, an independent collective of writers, critics, musicians, and producers under twenty. Explore below to find our original teen-written content on various topics surrounding the music industry.

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Blades & Crescendos: The Sound of the 2026 Olympics
Blades & Crescendos: The Sound of the 2026 Olympics

Music may seem like just the backdrop to any successful program in Figure Skating, but this is far from the truth. In light of the 2026 Winter Olympics, read how music shapes the ice.

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Why You’re Wrong About the Grammys.
Why You’re Wrong About the Grammys.

Why do the Grammys always give the biggest awards to the “wrong people”? How does the voting procedure work? Find out in this article.

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Amid Political Tensions, Bad Bunny Provides a Much-Needed Performance 
Amid Political Tensions, Bad Bunny Provides a Much-Needed Performance 

Just a week ago, Puerto Rican Artist, Bad Bunny, received the Grammy for ‘Best Musíca Urbana Album’ and called attention to a political reality that cannot be ignored. “ICE Out,” said Bunny on the 68th Grammy Stage. Tonight, he performed on the Super Bowl halftime show and provided a much-needed message for America. 

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Week of February 28th, 2026
Week of February 28th, 2026

February 28th, 2026 includes fresh new songs from Bruno Mars, Laufey, and RAYE.

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Week of February 20, 2026
Week of February 20, 2026

This week’s New Music Friday picks feature Twenty One Pilots’ “Drag Path,” Lana Del Rey’s “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” and “Song of the Future” by U2.

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