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Steve Albini has died at 61

The indie rock icon Steve Albini, known for his work as an audio engineer, has passed away at age 61. [ more ]

New York Post

Steve Albini, famed underground producer who worked with Nirvana and Foo Fighters, dead at 61

Steve Albini, the renowned music producer and musician known for his work with iconic rock bands, has passed away at 61. [ more ]

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Steve Albini, US alt-rock musician and producer, dies aged 61

Steve Albini, iconic figure in US alternative music, passed away at 61 due to heart attack. Known for producing acclaimed albums and DIY ethos. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61

Steve Albini, an iconic figure in indie rock, has passed away at 61. He was known for his work as a producer/engineer and as a member of bands like Shellac. [ more ]

Vulture

Steve Albini, Underground Rock Legend, Dead at 61

Steve Albini, a significant figure in underground rock, has passed away at 61, leaving behind a legacy of influential music and production work. [ more ]

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Steve Albini, Legendary Producer and Alternative Rock Pioneer, Dies at 61

Steve Albini, influential alternative rock producer and musician, passed away at 61, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking work with bands like Nirvana, the Pixies, and PJ Harvey. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift performs TTDP songs live for the first time at Paris Eras Tour concert

Taylor Swift adds new songs from The Tortured Poets Department to Eras Tour. [ more ]

Vulture

Taylor Swift Ties Jay-Z for Most Solo Billboard No. 1 Albums

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' had the largest streaming week and topped the charts. It also had the largest vinyl sales for the modern era. [ more ]

Consequence

Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department achieves 2nd biggest album opening ever

Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department breaks numerous records, including second-biggest opening week in history and most No.1 albums by a solo artist. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets' Breaks Records With Blockbuster Debut

The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with record-breaking sales, showcasing Swift's immense popularity and success in the music industry. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift debuts new tracks as she returns to The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift added new album TTPD to The Eras Tour setlist, captivating audiences worldwide with her emotional and impactful performances. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift Scores 14th No. 1 Album With The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with record-breaking sales and streaming numbers. [ more ]

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Randy Travis releases first new song since 2013 stroke, made with AI technology

Randy Travis returns to music after stroke with AI-assisted song. [ more ]

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Normani Reveals Debut Album Release Date, Shares Gunna-Featuring New Song "1:59"

Normani's debut album release date confirmed for June 14, with the new single '1:59' featuring Gunna. [ more ]

Consequence

Incubus' Brandon Boyd on Morning View and How Music Helps Him Through Chaos

Music is a constant joy amidst life's uncertainties and challenges for the band Incubus. [ more ]

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Tems shares "Love Me JeJe," debut album due in May

Tems is releasing her debut album, 'Born in the Wild,' in May via '93/RCA Records. [ more ]

The Verge

Randy Travis gets his voice back in a new Warner AI music experiment

AI technology used to create new music from Randy Travis' vocals post-stroke, signaling potential for AI in music creation. [ more ]

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Billie Eilish Announces Massive Tour for New Album

Billie Eilish announced a new tour in support of her upcoming album and is incorporating sustainability measures into her shows. [ more ]

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Mach-Hommy Announces Album, Enlists Kaytranada and 03 Greedo for New Song "#RichAxxHaitian"

Mach-Hommy to release #RichAxxHaitian album, highlighting Haitian culture and influence worldwide. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift's songs returning to TikTok after Universal Music licensing deal

Universal Music Group and TikTok reached a new licensing deal to enable access to songs from popular artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Adele. [ more ]

The Ringer

The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked

Rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalated rapidly, marking a fast-paced and entertaining rivalry in the music industry. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

6 Best Rap Albums of April 2024

April 2024 had notable rap albums incl. AG Club's 'BRODIE WORLD'. Misses the 3-way Kendrick Lamar / Drake / J. Cole beef escalation on the last day of the month. [ more ]

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Palestinian-Chilean Pop Star Elyanna Performs in Keffiyeh on Colbert's Late Show

Elyanna's performance on The Late Show with a keffiyeh symbolizes support for Palestinians amid conflict, representing her culturally rich music. [ more ]

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Eminem announces his next album... and his last?

Eminem announced the release of his 12th album 'The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De GrÃ¢ce)', sparking speculation on his future in the music industry. [ more ]

New York Post

'American Idol' honors late contestant Mandisa after her death at 47

A special tribute was held on American Idol for Mandisa, recognizing her impact on the show and music industry. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

30 New Songs Out Today

Music website reviews new albums and indie music, updates playlists weekly, and provides daily roundups of interesting, newly released songs. [ more ]

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19 New Songs Out Today

Discover new music across genres through album reviews, track premieres, and metal roundups. [ more ]

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Notable Releases of the Week (4/26)

A plethora of new music releases this week with 20 reviews covering various artists and genres. [ more ]

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time.com

Why Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso' Is Suddenly Everywhere

Sabrina Carpenter's single 'Espresso' is a summer hit, reaching high positions on charts rapidly and becoming a viral meme on TikTok. [ more ]

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Country star set to do something only Taylor, Elton have done in recent years

Luke Combs' career has skyrocketed since releasing his debut album in 2017, making him one of the top artists in both country music and the entire music industry. [ more ]

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Notable Releases of the Week (5/3)

May highlights include Kendrick Lamar and new album releases across various genres.

Jessica Pratt shifts into baroque pop genre with her latest album 'Here in the Pitch.' [ more ]

Pitchfork

9 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

Pitchfork curates significant new music releases each week, featuring a variety of artists and genres. [ more ]

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Universal signs TikTok deal allowing artists back on platform

TikTok and Universal Music Group have reached a deal to bring Universal artists back to the platform, addressing AI-generated music concerns. [ more ]

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Camera Obscura: Look to the East, Look to the West

Camera Obscura returns with fresh energy after 11 years, honoring late keyboardist Carey Lander. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

18 New Songs Out Today

A variety of new music releases are reviewed weekly, covering different genres and formats. [ more ]

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Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago Through the Years: A Photo Review

Capturing intimate moments backstage enhances the artist's essence.

Immersing oneself in the festival atmosphere provides unique photographic opportunities. [ more ]

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The Verge

Spotify's shortform videos could spread to more parts of the app

Spotify is testing short video clips on playlist pages to expand artist-fan communication and promotion. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift hits 1bn Spotify streams in a week with Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department made history by reaching 1 billion Spotify streams in a week. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

10 albums that helped birth alt-rock & post-hardcore 40 years ago

Alternative rock's roots can be traced back to albums released in 1984, showcasing a pivotal year for the genre's development. [ more ]

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Steve Albini was a button-pushing musician of uncompromising brilliance

Steve Albini was known for his confrontational and polarizing personality throughout his musical career and had a history of provocation. [ more ]

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Mandy (Melkbelly) breaks down debut LP 'Lawn Girl' track by track

Miranda Winters released her debut solo album 'Lawn Girl' under the name Mandy, with '90s indie/grunge vibes similar to Melkbelly. [ more ]

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Tour news: Missy Elliott, Cat Power, Gogol Bordello, PartyNextDoor, Animals as Leaders, more

Multiple artists announce tours with new album performances, anniversary celebrations, and tours featuring various support acts. [ more ]

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Vulture

Radical Optimism Gets Some Radical Meme-ism

Dua Lipa's new album 'Radical Optimism' is released with enthusiastic reception amidst the current pop music scene. [ more ]

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Enough With The 'Eras' Already

Swift's The Tortured Poets Department received mixed reviews, with some perceiving it as lacking reinvention. [ more ]

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Sabrina Carpenter: how the Espresso singer became a piping hot pop prospect

Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso is a chart-topping hit with catchy lyrics, earning praise for its disco-pop style and unique phrasing. [ more ]

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Queerty

Tatted up country crooner Chris Housman on 'Cowboy Carter', Shania Twain & his dream queer music collab

Country artist Chris Housman recently dropped the first single, "Guilty As Sin," from his forthcoming album Blueneck, out May 31.

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Consequence

Bad Brains' iconic album I Against I to be reissued with remastered audio

Bad Brains' album I Against I is being reissued, showcasing its influence on various music genres and artists. [ more ]

Defector

Everyone Has A Steve Albini Album | Defector

Steve Albini's widespread influence on music is evident through his engineering work on numerous albums across different genres. [ more ]

Vulture

Pixies, Cloud Nothings, and More Indie Musicians Honor Steve Albini

Steve Albini, a significant figure in independent music, influenced many through his music and recordings, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. [ more ]

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Dua Lipa on Radical Optimism' and her other musical pursuits | amNewYork

Radical Optimism is Dua Lipa's thematic maturation album about finding peace in dangerous waters, evolving from dance-crying to psychedelic electro-pop. [ more ]

Vulture

72 Gut Reactions to Taylor Swift's New Eras Tour Set List

Taylor Swift surprised fans with a radically rearranged set list for her Eras Tour in Paris, introducing new visuals, outfits, and a revision including her 11th album. [ more ]

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Push through the feelings of: I'm worthless, this sucks': can anyone learn to be a top songwriter?

Exploring the growing popularity and effectiveness of songwriting courses in 2024. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift fans invade the Chelsea Hotel: 'My favorite cocktail spot is going to be overrun'

Taylor Swift fans are flocking to the Chelsea Hotel due to references in her music, showcasing the influence of artists on popular culture. [ more ]

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Christine and the Queens Shares Video for New Song "Rentrer Chez Moi"

Christine and the Queens released a new song 'Rentrer Chez Moi' with a video set in the desert influenced by deep emotions and memories. [ more ]

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All of the LGBTQ+ artists performing at Eurovision 2024 - including Olly Alexander

Eurovision 2024 features 8 LGBTQ+ artists among 37 acts, including the first non-binary artist to represent Ireland. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake in new diss track 'Euphoria'

Kendrick Lamar responded to Drake's diss tracks with a detailed criticism focused on Drake's authenticity and biracial identity. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Anycia: PRINCESS POP THAT

Anycia's rise from odd jobs to music industry success reflects Atlanta's cool girl lifestyle [ more ]

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Matty Healy responds to Taylor Swift's alleged 'diss track'

Fans speculate Taylor Swift's album contains songs referencing Matty Healy, sparking rumors of their past relationship. [ more ]

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The age of average (encore) - Alex Murrell

The homogenization of visual culture mirrors the homogenization of music culture due to technological advancements. [ more ]

New York Post

Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant slams Taylor Swift's 'disappointing' music: 'No stand out hits,' popular thanks to tragic breakups

Neil Tennant criticized Taylor Swift's music, questioning the lack of famous songs like 'Billie Jean' in her works. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Listen to Hagop Tchaparian's New Song "Treacle"

Hagop Tchaparian releases new track 'Treacle' inspired by Four Tet, mixed by Pearson Sound. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Taylor Swift's Monster Streaming Numbers Just Revealed Which Songs America Thinks Are the Skips

Taylor Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department, dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart with all 31 tracks making it to the top spots, showcasing the high engagement and preference for her music among fans. [ more ]

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All the Song Mashups Taylor Swift Has Played During the Eras Tour

Taylor Swift introduces surprise song mashups during Eras Tour, creating a fresh experience for fans worldwide. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Indie Basement (4/26): Pet Shop Boys, The Woodentops, Fat White Family, Zutons, Corridor, more

The Woodentops are back with their fourth album "Fruits of The Deep" maintaining their signature sound and adding new elements, delivering a wonderful listening experience. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Why Normal Music Reviews No Longer Make Sense for Taylor Swift

Critics highlight lackluster elements in Taylor Swift's album, contrasting with fans who find intricate connections and depth in the lyrics. [ more ]

New York Post

Eminem's new album announcement is worrying fans: 'The end of his rap career'

Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers, to release 12th studio album 'The Death of Slim Shady'. [ more ]

New York Post

Charlie Puth subtly reacts to Taylor Swift's name-drop in 'The Tortured Poets Department'

He really should be a bigger artist.

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Charlie Puth subtly reacted to Taylor Swift name-dropping him in her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

WIRED

7 Spring Albums That You Don't Need to Fight About Online

Fandoms dictate social media conversations more than mass consensus.

Spring saw a surge in music releases but finding common ground is challenging in today's discourse. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A guide to everyone Taylor Swift sings about in 'Tortured Poets Department' - and their reactions

Taylor Swift's new album calls out celebrities and hints at past controversies [ more ]

Vulture

PC Music Is Over. A.G. Cook Is Just Beginning.

PC Music label stopped new releases to focus on archival projects. A.G. Cook launched Britpop with a ten-minute single 'Silver Thread Golden Needle' in 2024. [ more ]

Consequence

David Gilmour unveils new song "The Piper's Call"

David Gilmour has unveiled 'The Piper's Call,' the first track from his upcoming album, 'Luck and Strange.' [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

29 New Songs Out Today

A variety of new music releases are reviewed weekly, covering different genres and providing music news and premieres. [ more ]

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Opinion | Taylor Swift Needs to Become Other People

Taylor Swift's latest album is receiving mixed reviews due to perceived oversaturation and lack of curation, impacting the quality of her art. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Listen to Jessica Pratt's New Song "The Last Year"

Jessica Pratt's new song 'The Last Year' from upcoming album Here in the Pitch explores themes of faith after tough times. [ more ]

Time Out London

What Swifties - and Travis Kelce fans - had to say at the Black Dog pub

The Black Dog, a south London pub, gained fame as Taylor Swift mentioned it in her album. Fans flock there, boosting business and embracing the connection. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

33 New Songs Out Today

Discover new music across various genres through album reviews and track premieres. [ more ]

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Weatherbox release first single in 10 years, "Manson Dust" (listen)

Weatherbox released a new single called "Manson Dust" after a hiatus. [ more ]

Kotaku

The Tortured Poets Department Is The Dark Souls Of Taylor Swift Albums

Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department, poses a challenge to fans' understanding, requiring a deep dive due to its abrasive nature. [ more ]

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Portland Mercury

Hear in Portland: The Debut Single From J Prodigy Does Not Miss, Nasalrod Vinyl Release at Polaris Hall

J Prodigy and Blossom are two talented artists from Portland releasing new music, showcasing their versatility in different music genres. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Soccer Mommy to Play New Songs at Intimate Solo Concerts

Sophie Allison, also known as Soccer Mommy, is embarking on intimate solo shows to showcase new music with a focus on organic production. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

20 New Songs Out Today

Discover new music across genres through album reviews, indie tracks, and metal updates. [ more ]

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20 New Songs Out Today

Diverse music genres showcased through new album releases and singles. [ more ]

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Kendrick Lamar Posts Another New Drake Diss Song, "6:16 in LA"

Kendrick Lamar released a diss track aimed at Drake titled '6:16 in LA' on Instagram. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

29 New Songs Out Today

Discover new music across a variety of genres and stay updated on music news through weekly reviews and playlists. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Phil Elverum Shares New Mount Eerie Song on Palestine Benefit Album

Supporting Palestine through music can make a meaningful impact. [ more ]

Fast Company

With 'I Saw the TV Glow,' A24 is pushing into movie soundtracks

Soundtracks can enhance a movie's cultural impact by integrating music fluidly. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

How an Album From 1977 Became a Gen Z Touchstone

Listening habits can be influenced by societal perceptions of coolness and popularity. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Jana Mila preps debut album for New West (hear "Somebody New")

Jana Mila's debut album 'Chameleon' reflects on personal growth and self-discovery through heartfelt lyrics and expressive vocals. [ more ]

Consequence

Kate Hudson covers Stone Temple Pilots' "Vaseline" ahead of debut album

Kate Hudson is releasing her debut album, 'Glorious,' showcasing her natural rock voice and musical talents. [ more ]

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