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🎵 Chasing Perfection with Chappell Roan
Mar 17, 2025

🎵 Chasing Perfection with Chappell Roan

Plus, was Playboi Carti's album worth the 5-year wait? Black Country, New Road chart a new course.

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🎵 Who Will Be BLACKPINK's Breakout Star?
Mar 03, 2025

🎵 Who Will Be BLACKPINK's Breakout Star?

Plus, McKinley Dixon's short and sweet return. Ichiko Aoba and the sound of the sea.

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🎵 Lady Gaga Is Back in Her Element
Feb 17, 2025

🎵 Lady Gaga Is Back in Her Element

Plus, can LISA break free of BLACKPINK? Jane Remover and their indie rock alter ego.

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🎵 Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red Get Explicit
Feb 03, 2025

🎵 Bruno Mars & Sexyy Red Get Explicit

Plus, FKA Twigs dances into new territory. Deafheaven are ferocious again.

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🎵 Bad Bunny Embraces His Salsa Roots
Jan 20, 2025

🎵 Bad Bunny Embraces His Salsa Roots

Plus, Mac Miller from beyond. SPELLLING's latest enchantment, rock.

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🎵 SZA Expands the World of SOS
Jan 06, 2025

🎵 SZA Expands the World of SOS

Plus, Elucid and hip hop's new frontier. Jane Remover rings in the new year with chaos.

🎵 2024 in Review
Dec 23, 2024

🎵 2024 in Review

From Kendrick Lamar's triumphant diss track to Billie Eilish's groovy bedroom pop, from Chappell Roan's 80s-inspired queer anthem to Zach Bryan's masterclass in storytelling.

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🎵 The Music That Slipped Through the Cracks in 2024
Dec 16, 2024

🎵 The Music That Slipped Through the Cracks in 2024

Benson Boone’s obnoxious hit, Ka’s final testament as Brooklyn’s prophet, and Armand Hammer, hip-hop’s reflective duo.

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🎵 Juice WRLD’s Legacy Finally Laid to Rest
Dec 09, 2024

🎵 Juice WRLD’s Legacy Finally Laid to Rest

Plus, Sky Ferreira’s return from purgatory. Cameron Winter's quiet break from Geese.

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🎵 Kendrick Lamar's Encore of Spite & West Coast Grit
Nov 25, 2024

🎵 Kendrick Lamar's Encore of Spite & West Coast Grit

Plus, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo take flight on Wicked's “Defying Gravity.” The maximalist genius of Father John Misty.

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🎵 Tate McRae: A Pop Star in the Making
Nov 18, 2024

🎵 Tate McRae: A Pop Star in the Making

Plus, FLO pave the way for Gen Z girl groups. FKA Twigs craves a life of desire.

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🎵 The Cure's Swan Song, 16 Years in the Making
Nov 04, 2024

🎵 The Cure's Swan Song, 16 Years in the Making

Plus, The Weeknd's homage to Brazilian funk. Ethel Cain delves deep into darkness.

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