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

🎵 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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🎵 J. Cole Tries to Get the Last Word in Kendrick-Drake Beef

🎵 J. Cole Tries to Get the Last Word in Kendrick-Drake Beef

Plus, Chat Pile perfects their abrasive sound. TURQUOISEDEATH, a 17-year-old electronic prodigy.

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🎵 Finneas’ Voice Beyond Billie Is Still a Work in Progress

🎵 Finneas’ Voice Beyond Billie Is Still a Work in Progress

Plus, Geordie Greep’s brilliant new sound post-Black Midi. Godspeed You! Black Emperor speak volumes without words.

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🎵 Harlequin: Lady Gaga’s Latest Get-Up

🎵 Harlequin: Lady Gaga’s Latest Get-Up

Plus, The Cure’s long-awaited return. Xiu Xiu loudly ponder life’s contradictions.

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🎵 Future Is Stuck in a Familiar Loop

🎵 Future Is Stuck in a Familiar Loop

Plus, a night out with Jamie xx. Father John Misty's refresh.

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🎵 The Weeknd's Final Act

🎵 The Weeknd's Final Act

Plus, Kendrick shifts critique from Drake to the culture. Nilüfer Yanya continues to be criminally underrated.

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🎵 Linkin Park Makes Long-Awaited Return With New Singer, Emily

🎵 Linkin Park Makes Long-Awaited Return With New Singer, Emily

Plus, Mount Eerie returns after five years with a stunning slow-burner. MJ Lenderman’s portraits of imperfect men.

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🎵 Sabrina Carpenter Finally Gets a Taste of Pop Stardom

🎵 Sabrina Carpenter Finally Gets a Taste of Pop Stardom

Plus, Black Midi's end is Georgie Greep's beginning. Magdalena Bay continue to revolutionize synthpop.

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🎵 Katy Perry’s Comeback Has Ended Before It Even Begun

🎵 Katy Perry’s Comeback Has Ended Before It Even Begun

Plus, kindred spirits: Sampha & Little Simz. The perseverance of Cassandra Jenkins.

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🎵 Eminem's Attempt to Recapture Glory

🎵 Eminem's Attempt to Recapture Glory

Plus, The Marias' channel Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours." Magdalena Bay go prog rock.

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🎵 Billie Eilish Serves Up a Spicy “Lunch”

🎵 Billie Eilish Serves Up a Spicy “Lunch”

Plus, Portishead's Beth Gibbons' solo debut. Anderson .Paak returns to his roots.

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🎵 Is Taylor Swift Still This Generation’s Greatest Songwriter?

🎵 Is Taylor Swift Still This Generation’s Greatest Songwriter?

Plus, St. Vincent's return to form. Fontaines D.C. go trip hop.