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From Troye Sivan's electrifying rush to SZA's smoldering defiance, from Billie Eilish's introspective Barbie ballad to boygenius' vulnerable comeback.
From Steve Lacy’s viral bedroom pop hit to JID and Kenny Mason’s infectious trap duet to Zach Bryan’s poetic country heartbreak.
From Silk Sonic’s ode to 70s’ slow jams to Kanye West’s love letter to his late mother to Taylor Swift’s ten minute heartbreak.
Plus, FLO pave the way for Gen Z girl groups. FKA Twigs craves a life of desire.
Plus, The Weeknd's homage to Brazilian funk. Ethel Cain delves deep into darkness.
Plus, Addison Rae is an unexpected pop sensation. Laura Marling's new album hits close to home.
Plus, Bruno Mars strikes again, this time with BLACKPINK's Rosé. Another soundtrack of despair, courtesy of Machine Girl.
Plus, Chat Pile perfects their abrasive sound. TURQUOISEDEATH, a 17-year-old electronic prodigy.
Plus, Geordie Greep’s brilliant new sound post-Black Midi. Godspeed You! Black Emperor speak volumes without words.
Plus, The Cure’s long-awaited return. Xiu Xiu loudly ponder life’s contradictions.
Plus, a night out with Jamie xx. Father John Misty's refresh.
Plus, Kendrick shifts critique from Drake to the culture. Nilüfer Yanya continues to be criminally underrated.
Plus, Mount Eerie returns after five years with a stunning slow-burner. MJ Lenderman’s portraits of imperfect men.
Plus, Black Midi's end is Georgie Greep's beginning. Magdalena Bay continue to revolutionize synthpop.
Plus, Logic's final voyage. Adrianne Lenker's heartfelt addition to "Bright Future."
