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fromEsquire
1 day ago
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The Real Reason Gen Z Yearns for Vinyl

Vinyl records provide a tangible connection to music, contrasting with the intangible nature of streaming services.
fromZDNET
4 days ago
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I love Sony's new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it

Vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion, indicating a strong resurgence in vinyl as a preferred audio medium.
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fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Real Reason Gen Z Yearns for Vinyl

Vinyl records provide a tangible connection to music, contrasting with the intangible nature of streaming services.
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fromZDNET
4 days ago

I love Sony's new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it

Vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion, indicating a strong resurgence in vinyl as a preferred audio medium.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

This Newburyport record store just turned 50. Here's their secret.

"I've been afforded an opportunity to sort of caretake this place into the future. I have customers who've been coming in since the '70s, who have literally explored a lifetime of music - their lifetime of music - right through that store."
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#justin-bieber
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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

One of Music's Biggest Stars Delivered a Divisive Coachella Performance. It Was Glorious.

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance marked a significant comeback, showcasing his evolution and generating mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
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fromMashable
6 days ago

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way

Justin Bieber's Coachella set featured him singing along to his old YouTube clips, creating a nostalgic and intimate experience for the audience.
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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance focused on new material rather than nostalgic hits, showcasing a lo-fi, underproduced style.
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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

One of Music's Biggest Stars Delivered a Divisive Coachella Performance. It Was Glorious.

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance marked a significant comeback, showcasing his evolution and generating mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
Music production
fromMashable
6 days ago

Justin Bieber's Coachella set was deeply online in the best way

Justin Bieber's Coachella set featured him singing along to his old YouTube clips, creating a nostalgic and intimate experience for the audience.
Music production
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Justin Bieber's YouTube Coachella set had nothing to do with who owns his music

Justin Bieber performed snippets of his older songs from YouTube during his Coachella set, contrary to speculation about his catalog sale affecting performance rights.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

At Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube

Justin Bieber's Coachella performance focused on new material rather than nostalgic hits, showcasing a lo-fi, underproduced style.
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fromWIRED
1 year ago

Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online

Support independent music by purchasing directly from labels, stores, or artists to ensure they receive fair compensation.
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fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Asha Bhosle: "Dum Maro Dum"

"Dum Maro Dum" faced controversy but became a significant hit in Bollywood, showcasing innovative music and themes of Western influence and drug culture.
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fromWIRED
3 years ago

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They're Filthy!)

Ultrasonic cleaning machines effectively clean records without manual vacuuming, collecting grime in the basin for easy disposal.
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fromConsequence
2 days ago

Nine Inch Noize Lets the Songs Come Back Haunted: Review

Nine Inch Noize represents the culmination of Trent Reznor's exploration of electronic music, merging rave elements with Nine Inch Nails' legacy.
#olivia-rodrigo
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Olivia Rodrigo: Drop Dead review a maximalist rush of infatuation that's just a bauble short of festive

Olivia Rodrigo's new single 'Drop Dead' captures the thrill and anxiety of modern romance with catchy lyrics and a self-aware perspective.
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fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Olivia Rodrigo references The Cure in new single "Drop Dead"

Olivia Rodrigo announced her new album and released the single 'Drop Dead', featuring a dreamy synth pop sound and a video filmed at the Palace of Versailles.
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fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Indie Basement (4/17): Nine Inch Noize, Jessie Ware, more

Nine Inch Nails collaborates with Boys Noize for a reimagined album, blending live and studio recordings of their classic songs.
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from48 hills
2 days ago

Under the Stars: Irreversible Entanglements channel peace vibrations - 48 hills

Irreversible Entanglements' album 'Future Present Past' showcases a unique blend of free jazz and punk, emphasizing themes of resilience and trauma.
#new-music
fromConsequence
1 week ago
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Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago
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10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from My New Band Believe, upsammy, and Valentina Magaletti, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 11th - April 17th

New music releases this week include tracks from Fire-Toolz, Golomb, and The Jungle Giants, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.
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fromConsequence
1 week ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

10 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from My New Band Believe, upsammy, and Valentina Magaletti, showcasing diverse styles and innovative sounds.
#hip-hop
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fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Allstar JR: "Mob Untied"

The hip-hop industry has increasingly turned violent incidents into sensationalized media events, impacting artists' careers and public personas.
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fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Allstar JR: "Mob Untied"

The hip-hop industry has increasingly turned violent incidents into sensationalized media events, impacting artists' careers and public personas.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never Picks 5 Essential Minimalist Compositions

Minimalist music, popularized in the 1960s, emphasizes repetition and process, influencing contemporary immersive music and film scores.
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fromKotaku
1 day ago

Even The Lead Singer Of Imagine Dragons Can Barely Get Anyone To Play His Live-Service Game - Kotaku

Last Flag, a new 5v5 hero shooter by Dan Reynolds, struggles to attract players despite its unique concept and celebrity backing.
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fromSPIN
2 days ago

Sean Solomon's Busy, Messed-Up World - SPIN

Sean Solomon's solo debut blends whimsical animation with disillusioned songwriting, showcasing a clean folk sound influenced by indie music of the 2000s.
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fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Bloodz Boi / jackzebra: Bloodzebra

Jackzebra's rap style mirrors Huaisu's calligraphy, prioritizing expression over legibility, while incorporating rich Chinese cultural references.
fromFortune
2 days ago

A secretive tycoon known as the 'French Murdoch' holds the key to Bill Ackman's $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group | Fortune

Ackman is famous for fighting his way through deals, launching aggressive campaigns that invest in companies and force management to adopt measures like cutting costs or spinning off assets.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 days ago

Sibb Unveils "Mine": A Soulful Critique of Hypersexuality - KALTBLUT Magazine

Sibb's single 'Mine' critiques hypersexuality, marking a pivotal shift in his music narrative and launching a cinematic trilogy.
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Boards of Canada: "Tape 05"

The song includes some of the duo's trademarks: analog detritus, eccentric synthscapes, the overwhelming sense that this wasn't recorded in a studio but foraged somewhere in the Scottish Highlands.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Various artists: Asili ya Mama review Tanzanian field recordings tell women's stories with an energetic trill

Women have historically and presently played a vital role in folk song collecting, as demonstrated by Tanzanian field recordings showcasing their cultural contributions.
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fromEngadget
1 day ago

15 years after 'Video Games,' Lana Del Rey has an actual video game song

Lana Del Rey co-wrote and performed the theme song for the upcoming game 007 First Light, expanding the Bond franchise's tradition of pop star collaborations.
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fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Tyla Taps Zara Larsson for New Song "She Did It Again"

Tyla and Zara Larsson released a new song, 'She Did It Again,' as the second single from Tyla's upcoming album A-Pop.
#geese
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
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Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.
fromWIRED
5 days ago
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The Fanfare Around Geese Actually Was a Psyop

Geese's rapid rise to fame in 2025 sparked backlash and accusations of being an industry plant, linked to viral marketing strategies.
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Fanfare Around Geese Actually Was a Psyop

Geese's rapid rise to fame in 2025 sparked backlash and accusations of being an industry plant, linked to viral marketing strategies.
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fromBustle
2 days ago

From The LSU Tigers To The Seattle Storm, Flau'jae Johnson Is A Player To Watch

Flau'jae Johnson balances basketball and music while making significant strides in her career and community involvement.
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

Tidal vs. Qobuz: I tried both hi-res streaming services, and they couldn't be more different

Tidal and Qobuz offer high-fidelity music streaming with curated playlists and offline listening for $11/month.
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Nine Vicious: EMOTIONS

Nine Vicious has unearthed some of the underground's most precocious beatmakers and shapeshifted 2010s radio hits into slimy, head-thumping bangers.
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#music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago
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Kelela, Kurt Vile, Olof Dreijer, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Kelela, Kurt Vile, Olof Dreijer, and More: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Pitchfork Selects playlist showcases favorite new music from staff, featuring various artists and tracks each week.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

DORIS: Everything Else

Frank Dorrey creates music that reconstructs memories and evokes feelings through fragmented digital collages and brief song snippets.
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fromEngadget
2 days ago

Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping

Anna's Archive was ordered to pay $322 million for illegally scraping Spotify's music library.
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fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Lyra Pramuk Announces Hymnal (Resung) and Shares New Djrum Rework

Lyra Pramuk's EP 'Hymnal (Resung)' features reworks from various artists, emphasizing themes of ecological grief and spiritual invocation.
#madonna
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Madonna announces sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor

Madonna's 15th studio album, Confessions II, will be released on July 3, continuing her exploration of dance music and its spiritual significance.
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fromConsequence
4 days ago

Madonna Announces Confessions on a Dance Floor Sequel

Madonna's new album Confessions II will be released on July 3rd, continuing themes from her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Madonna announces sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor

Madonna's 15th studio album, Confessions II, will be released on July 3, continuing her exploration of dance music and its spiritual significance.
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fromConsequence
4 days ago

Madonna Announces Confessions on a Dance Floor Sequel

Madonna's new album Confessions II will be released on July 3rd, continuing themes from her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.
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fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Bossman Dlow: Chicken Talkin Bastard

Bossman Dlow's mixtape Chicken Talkin Bastard combines vintage Florida rap with playful, uncomplicated themes, showcasing his unique style and charisma.
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fromSPIN
4 days ago

Amanda Bynes Launches Into Space with EDM Track "Girlfriend" Featuring Fenix Flexin - SPIN

Amanda Bynes' new dance track 'Girlfriend' offers a fresh EDM sound with catchy lyrics and engaging production.
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

The 31 Best Albums of 2026 So Far

We're highlighting some of 2026's most outstanding albums to date by rounding up the ones that have earned high scores and Best New Music designations with a quick list of RIYLs.
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fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Watch Monaleo Channel Her Inner Barbie in "Crossroads Freestyle"

Monaleo returns with 'Crossroads Freestyle' after a hiatus due to a medical emergency, showcasing her signature style and quick flow.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 days ago

Electric Euphoria Unleashed: Stresshead, Ancona & Eddie Caine Drop 'Grab Me Water' - KALTBLUT Magazine

'Grab Me Water' is a high-energy dance anthem by Stresshead, Ancona, and Eddie Caine, capturing the essence of nightlife and club culture.
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fromConsequence
4 days ago

No, Geese Is Not a "Psy-Op"

Marketing practices in the music industry are often mischaracterized as psy-ops, when they are simply strategic efforts to reach more listeners.
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Blaketheman1000: City of Careless Angels

Blaketheman1000 blends humor and music, creating lo-fi pop that reflects post-adolescent heartbreak and digital connection.
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Samba Jean-Baptiste: +3

Samba Jean-Baptiste's album +3 blends avant-rap and R&B with experimental elements, showcasing a refined approach to song structure and emotional depth.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Durand Bernarr stole hearts at the Grammys. Now, he wants to make sure you can't look away

Durand Bernarr's Grammy win ignited his career, leading to a new album 'Bernarr.' featuring collaborations with notable artists.
#electronic-music
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fromDeep House London
5 days ago

19:26 drops his new EP 'The Threshold' on Interstellar Recordings | Music | Deep House London

19:26's upcoming EP 'The Threshold' blends cinematic emotion and electronic sound design, featuring collaborations with Gadouh and Mariz.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Lone: Hyperphantasia

Matt Cutler's album 'Hyperphantasia' blends high-energy dance music with vivid imagery, reflecting a return to his roots in a conventional yet exciting manner.
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fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

The Pet Shop Boys book Volume is a visual feast, exploring every inch of the icons' creative legacy

Pet Shop Boys celebrate 40 years of influence with a comprehensive visual record, showcasing their artistic evolution and impact on pop culture.
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fromPitchfork
5 days ago

HYPER GAL: Our Hyper

HYPER GAL blends pop textures with noise influences, evolving their sound through complex songwriting and club-oriented rhythms in their latest album, Our Hyper.
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from48 hills
6 days ago

Record Store Day 2026 brings a '1983' treat - 48 hills

Flying Lotus's debut album '1983' redefined electronic music with its unique blend of genres and innovative production techniques.
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fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Noah Kahan Makes an Unlikely Home-Town Hero

Noah Kahan's music reflects the emotional complexities of fame and relationships, blending folk influences with personal storytelling.
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fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 days ago

Coffee for a Cause: From "Outer Space" to Your Morning Brew - Food & Beverage Magazine

Young NYC participants collaborated with Fred Schneider of The B-52's to create a coffee line supporting local nonprofits, inspired by their song 'Outer Space.'
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

upsammy / Valentina Magaletti: Seismo

Drummers' timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it's enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups. Sequencers and drum machines, on the other hand, march in lockstep.
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fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Cancer House: The Moth

Cancer House's music blends resignation and acceptance, creating a comforting yet haunting experience that reflects low-grade depression.
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fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Marc Shaiman takes stage in Center at West Park fundraiseras renowned Broadway, film composer marks 50 years in show business | amNewYork

Marc Shaiman wrote music for the Mary Poppins sequel, reflecting on his childhood connection to the original film.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Thousands of rare concert recordings are landing on the Internet Archive -- listen now | TechCrunch

Aadam Jacobs' concert tape collection is being digitized by Internet Archive volunteers to preserve over 10,000 recordings, including rare performances from iconic artists.
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fromVulture
6 days ago

Everything that Happened During Bieberchella 2026

Justin Bieber's headlining performance at Coachella marked a significant comeback, generating immense excitement and selling out his merchandise quickly.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Grief, Storytelling, and Identity

The concept album is a response to the brutal murder of Breedlove's father and stepmother at the hands of his stepbrother. The frame—the first song and the last—of the album is about the murders and their aftermath. But this is not a true crime record.
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fromConsequence
5 days ago

Joe Bonamassa and George Benson on B.B. King's Blues Summit 100, Blues vs Jazz, and Life on the Road: Podcast

Bonamassa explains the origin of the sprawling tribute, saying, 'It was brought to my attention... that B.B. King would be turning 100... and nobody was planning on doing much. I said we need to do something.'
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fromSFGATE
5 days ago

K-pop pioneer BigBang lives up to the hype at Coachella

BigBang's Coachella performance marked their return after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring influence in K-pop and the music industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Bollywood classics, rave bangers and Michael Stipe duets: 10 of Asha Bhosle's greatest recordings

Asha Bhosle entered the industry at just 10 years old with her debut performance in the Marathi film Maze Baal, showcasing her early talent and emotional depth.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Room for the Moon is thrillingly weird experimental pop

The opener "Not Not Not" is almost goofy, its chaotic melodies constantly dancing around each other in a perpetually disorienting way. It lurches forward asymmetrically, grooving like a flat tire.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

After sold-out Shrine runs, Subtronics takes dubstep to Coachella's biggest stage

Subtronics has evolved from a bedroom producer to a leading EDM artist, showcasing his dubstep roots at major festivals and venues.
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

Soundoks Mix Review: This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF

The Soundboks Mix is indeed loud, folks. It didn't quake the Earth upon which we walk or anything like that, but it's got juice.
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fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Reason Tina Turner Never Drank Alcohol - Tasting Table

Psychologically, I was protecting myself, which is why I didn't do drugs and didn't drink. I had to stay in control. So I just kept searching, spiritually, for the answer.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 week ago

German Video Premiere: Robert Baxter & Sweatbaby - MUSIC 2 MY EARS - KALTBLUT Magazine

Robert Baxter releases 'MUSIC 2 MY EARS,' a vibrant single that embodies desire and aims to energize listeners in various settings.
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

My New Band Believe: My New Band Believe

Cameron Picton's debut album reflects his complex songwriting and evolution after Black Midi, showcasing his unique voice in indie rock.
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