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September 30, 2024
Lady Gaga loves to play dress up. Her latest effort, "Harlequin" sees her don the costume of Harley Quinn as she sets the Great American Songbook ablaze.
September 19, 2024
Twenty-seven years ago, a singular invention was released that would reshape the sound of music in the 21st century. It was prophesied to be the death of music itself. That invention? Auto-Tune.
September 2, 2024
"Short n' Sweet" is Sabrina Carpenter fully realized. She's carved out her own lane in pop music, one that's equally vulnerable and humorous.
August 19, 2024
The music industry has been country-fried this year. Now, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have joined the fold with “Die With a Smile.”
August 19, 2024
It's been a big year for Adrianne Lenker. Still, she has more to give with “Once a Bunch."
August 5, 2024
On “One Wish”, featuring Childish Gambino, Ravyn Lenae explores the complexities of her relationship with her absentee father.
July 23, 2024
Sampha and Little Simz are unafraid to ask the hard questions—even if the answers never reveal themselves.
July 8, 2024
Tinashe has once again proven her status as an underground hitmaker with her latest offering, “Getting No Sleep.”
June 24, 2024
25 years after “The Boy Is Mine,” Brandy and Monica say they never had beef—just an industry that thrives on drama. Ariana Grande knows that all too well.
June 11, 2024
Like the greats before them, The Marias forge ahead, channeling their romantic breakups into their most profound work yet.
May 28, 2024
Billie's new track would’ve ruled alternative radio a few years back, but her tongue-in-cheek lyricism and infectious hooks fit right in with 2024’s pop scene.