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🎵 2022 in Review
Dec 30, 2022

🎵 2022 in Review

From Steve Lacy’s viral bedroom pop hit to JID and Kenny Mason’s infectious trap duet to Zach Bryan’s poetic country heartbreak.

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🎵 SZA's Final Album
Dec 15, 2022

🎵 SZA's Final Album

Plus, Caroline Polachek's early contender for next year's AOTY. Hyperpop's most promising star.

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🎵 Travis Scott's First Single Since the Astroworld Tragedy
Nov 23, 2022

🎵 Travis Scott's First Single Since the Astroworld Tragedy

Plus, Nas & Hit-Boy are the next MJ & Quincy Jones. Weyes Blood's last minute entry for SOTY.

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🎵 Drake & 21 Savage Turn "Jimmy Cooks" Into an Entire Album
Nov 08, 2022

🎵 Drake & 21 Savage Turn "Jimmy Cooks" Into an Entire Album

Plus, Kevin Abstract is the last remaining member of BROCKHAMPTON. The conclusion to BACKXWASH's harrowing trilogy.

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🎵 This Is Not a Drill, Rihanna Is Back!
Nov 01, 2022

🎵 This Is Not a Drill, Rihanna Is Back!

Plus, Fred again.. completes pandemic-era trilogy. Denzel Curry cosigns 18-year-old redveil.

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🎵 Taylor Swift Is a Pop Artist Again
Oct 24, 2022

🎵 Taylor Swift Is a Pop Artist Again

Plus, the return of Kelela. UK rapper Loyle Carner's masterclass in storytelling.

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🎵 What’s a Wock, and Why Did Lil Yachty Take it to Poland?
Oct 17, 2022

🎵 What’s a Wock, and Why Did Lil Yachty Take it to Poland?

Plus, Lorna Shore's new vocalist is the best in the game. Weyes Blood continues to build anticipation.

PopPop
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🎵 Paramore Is Back and Better Than Ever
Oct 10, 2022

🎵 Paramore Is Back and Better Than Ever

Plus, against all odds, Alvvays' album has arrived. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard master the long-form song.

PopPop
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🎵 Nothing Is off Limits for Alex G
Sep 26, 2022

🎵 Nothing Is off Limits for Alex G

Plus, meet Lil Nas X, President of League of Legends. Björk designs a proper funeral.

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🎵 Stranger Things’ Steve Harrington Is Legit
Sep 19, 2022

🎵 Stranger Things’ Steve Harrington Is Legit

Plus, Louisville rappers Jack Harlow & EST Gee reunite. Weyes Blood's grand return.

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🎵 It’s Official, the Arctic Monkeys Are No Longer a Rock Band
Sep 12, 2022

🎵 It’s Official, the Arctic Monkeys Are No Longer a Rock Band

Plus, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's generational run. Jockstrap's astonishing debut.

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🎵 Jay-Z’s Greatest Verse Is on a DJ Khaled Track?
Aug 29, 2022

🎵 Jay-Z’s Greatest Verse Is on a DJ Khaled Track?

Plus, JID > J. Cole. Magdalena Bay serve up deluxe treatment.

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