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Childish Gambino releases new album 'ATAVISTA,' announces world tour

Childish Gambino released ATAVISTA, a follow-up to 3.15.20, with promises of a special vinyl, visuals for each song, and a new album in the summer. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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Childish Gambino drops 'Atavista,' the 'finished version' of '3.15.20,' and announces tour

Childish Gambino is embarking on a world tour in August, with a newly released version of his '3.15.20' album titled 'Atavista'. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Childish Gambino Drops Surprise Album 'Atavista,' New Version of '3.15.20,' New Tour Dates

Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, surprises fans with the release of Atavista, teasing a new album and special visuals this summer. [ more ]

Vulture

Billie Eilish Hits Us Hard With Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish's album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' is a 45-minute collection without singles, bonus tracks, or cover variants, offering a symphonic suite-esque experience reflecting self-discovery and more. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Billie Eilish Danced To 'Lunch' At Her 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' Party

Billie Eilish intentionally did not release singles before her album

Eilish hosted a successful album listening party at Barclays Center [ more ]

NME

2 days ago

Watch Billie Eilish preview 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' at huge New York listening party

Billie Eilish hosted a listening party for tracks from her new album 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' in New York. [ more ]

New York Post

21 hours ago

Billie Eilish packs a punch, again, on 'Hit Me Hard and Soft': review

Billie Eilish continues to defy mainstream norms with her latest album, prioritizing a cohesive listening experience over commercial success. [ more ]

Pitchfork

2 weeks ago

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 ]

Los Angeles Times

This is what Billie Eilish talks about when she's not promoting 'Barbie, Barbie, Barbie'

Billie Eilish talks about her exhaustion promoting her Oscar-winning song and teases a new album with more mature themes. [ more ]

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Fontaines D.C. add more dates to fall tour, including 2nd Brooklyn Paramount show

Fontaines DC touring in support of fourth album with additional shows including NYC and Washington, DC. [ more ]

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Rapsody announces tour behind new album 'Please Don't Cry'

Rapsody announced a tour supporting her new album Please Don't Cry, with European/UK dates in September and North American dates in the fall. [ more ]

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St. Vincent unveils bass-heavy new single "Big Time Nothing"

St. Vincent released the single 'Big Time Nothing' ahead of her upcoming album. She holds sole producer credit on all tracks, showcasing explosive instrumentals. [ more ]

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Neil Young + Crazy Horse unveil new album FU##IN' UP

Neil Young + Crazy Horse release 'FU##IN' UP' album reimagining Ragged Glory tracks, showcasing their jammier side. [ more ]

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Justice unveil new album Hyperdrama

Justice released fourth album Hyperdrama, featuring collaborations with various artists and tour dates announced. [ more ]

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The Decemberists release unapologetic love song "All I Want Is You"

The Decemberists released 'All I Want Is You,' a stripped-back love song from their upcoming album. [ more ]

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Beachwood Sparks Announce First Album in 12 Years, Share Video for New Song

Beachwood Sparks releases first album in 12 years with charming lead single 'Torn in Two'

Album showcases blend of twangy psychedelia and dreamy melodies with producer Chris Robinson [ more ]

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Johnny Cash's unheard 1993 album Songwriter gets release date

An unreleased Johnny Cash album, Songwriter, recorded in 1993, will be released on June 28 with new arrangements and additional features. [ more ]

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Childish Gambino announces final two albums, teases new music

Childish Gambino will release a finished version of his 2020 album '3.15.20' under the title 'Atavista' and a final album as the musical alter ego. [ more ]

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Beyonce's epic 'Cowboy Carter' album 'redefines' country music to unanimous praise

Beyonce's album 'Cowboy Carter' is receiving high praise as a tribute to her southern heritage and Black country culture.

The album is seen as a genre-bending triumph that showcases Beyonce's musical evolution and innovation in the country genre. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

'Cowboy Carter': Country crossover artists laud second act of Beyonce's album trilogy

Beyoncé released 'Cowboy Carter,' an Americana country music album, as part of a trilogy during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The order of release for Beyoncé's albums was switched due to a desire for uplifting dance music amidst global heaviness. [ more ]

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She's done it again': fans celebrate release of Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter

Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter is a genre-blend of country, pop, funk, and more.

The album features collaborations with country legends Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and others. [ more ]

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All the tea about the up-and-coming Black country stars on Beyonce's 'Blackbird'

Beyoncé released a new country-inspired album featuring Black country singers on original tracks and covers.

Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, and Tiera Kennedy are notable Black country singers featured on Beyoncé's album. [ more ]

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Beyonce switched release order of Cowboy Carter and Renaissance - here's why

Beyoncé originally planned to release Cowboy Carter before Renaissance.

Cowboy Carter was influenced by an experience at the Country Music Awards in 2016. [ 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 ]

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Beabadoobee Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Take a Bite"

Beabadoobee announced third studio album This Is How Tomorrow Moves, produced by Rick Rubin, helping navigate new era and understanding. [ more ]

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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announce new album, share "Dare to Dream" featuring Graham Nash

The Dirty Knobs announce new album 'Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits', featuring collaborations with Graham Nash, Lucinda Williams, Chris Stapleton, and Benmont Tench. [ more ]

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Tems Announces 2024 Tour and New Album Release Date

Tems' debut album Born in the Wild to be released on June 7 with accompanying world tour. [ more ]

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Charli XCX finds the Internet's new hot girl in video for "360"

Charli XCX's latest single '360' shows her signature sound with hyperpop vocals and name-dropping producer A. G. Cook. [ more ]

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Her Head's On Fire (Garrison, Small Brown Bike) prep new LP - stream a new track

The band Her Head's On Fire is releasing their sophomore album 'Strange Desires' on July 19 via Iodine Recordings, showcasing a shared musical vision and effortless collaboration among the members. [ more ]

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Writing

Caleb Followill on Kings of Leon, Hit Song 'Sex on Fire,' and New Album, 'Can We Please Have Fun'

Reflecting on past achievements can divert attention from personal growth and transformation. [ more ]

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"I'll listen to the birds singing in a certain frequency. I'll listen to the cattle and the sheep and the horses. I love Clare.' Susan O'Neill's love of home

Embracing the solo musician life on the road brings joy and fulfillment. [ more ]

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How Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Connects to Dead Poets

The announcement of Taylor Swift's album title led to a surge in interest in the movie Dead Poets Society, showcasing the influence and culture surrounding major pop culture events. [ more ]

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse to Release Long-in-the-Works Archival Album Early Daze

Neil Young announces release of 'Early Daze,' featuring early recordings of Crazy Horse songs. [ more ]

Vulture

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Twitter Trolls Won't Keep Cardi B From Releasing an Album This Year

Cardi B's second album is confirmed to be released in 2024, despite prior speculation and conflicting statements from the artist. [ more ]

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Portishead's Beth Gibbons Shares Video for New Song "Lost Changes"

The latest single 'Lost Changes' from Beth Gibbons' solo album Lives Outgrown has been released with a video from Juno Calypso. [ more ]

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Los Campesinos! announce new album All Hell, reveal "Feast of Tongues"

Los Campesinos! announced new album 'All Hell' out July 19 with the single 'Feast of Tongues', featuring additional musicians and art by Rob Taylor. [ more ]

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Watch Les Savy Fav's amazing Trump-mocking Seth Meyers performance of "World Got Great"

Les Savy Fav recently released their first album in 13 years, with a notable performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. [ more ]

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The Decemberists teasing the release of new album

The Decemberists announce first album in six years set for release in June. [ 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 ]

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 ]

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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 ]

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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

Some ticket prices for upcoming 'Eras Tour' dropped-See Taylor Swift

Ticket prices for Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' in Europe have significantly dropped post-album release, making it a good time to purchase. [ more ]

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Mike Kinsella breaks down new Owen album 'The Falls of Sioux' track-by-track

Mike Kinsella's 11th Owen album showcases evolved songwriting style with expanded sonic palette, maintaining emotional impact and honesty over two decades. [ more ]

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Hammerfall announce new album, unveil lead single "Hail to the King"

Hammerfall's 13th studio album, 'Avenge the Fallen', set for release on August 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. [ more ]

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Hear +/- (Plus/Minus)'s "Gondolier" from first album in 10 years

NYC band +/- (Plus/Minus) are releasing their first album in a decade, featuring a seven-minute danceable indie rock single with unique elements like a musical saw. [ more ]

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Listen to St. Vincent's New Song "Big Time Nothing"

St. Vincent released new single 'Big Time Nothing' from album 'All Born Screaming' before release date. [ more ]

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Paul McCartney & Wings to release 1974 live studio sessions One Hand Clapping

The album One Hand Clapping by Paul McCartney & Wings, a highly bootlegged live studio sessions work, will be officially released for the first time. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift and 'Tortured Poets' smash the Spotify album streaming record

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' sets a new single-day streaming record on Spotify with over 300 million streams. [ more ]

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Hoda and Jenna say their kids can't get enough of Taylor Swift: 'She's a genius'

Children mesmerized by Taylor Swift's new album, guiding parents through the songs and creating a family bonding experience. [ more ]

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Thurston Moore releases new song "Rewilding," gives new album update

Thurston Moore celebrates Earth Day with single 'Rewilding' sounding reminiscent of Sonic Youth's Washing Machine/A Thousand Leaves era. [ more ]

Coindesk

Polymarket Odds Say Columbia University President Will Keep Job

Columbia University president's job might be safe despite growing backlash.

Taylor Swift's new album may not surpass previous records per Kalshi odds. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Listen to The Woodentops' first album in a decade, 'Fruits of the Deep'

The Woodentops released their first album in seven years, 'Fruits of the Deep', showcasing a diverse mix of their classic sound with various influences. [ more ]

The Ringer

Is 'The Tortured Poets Department' Taylor Swift's Most Controversial Album Ever?

Taylor Swift released two albums at midnight, showcasing vulnerability and emotions post-relationship, with strong fan engagement on social media. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift-inspired pet names surge ahead of 'Tortured Poets Department' release

Swifties are naming their pets Taylor Swift-inspired monikers ahead of her album release. [ more ]

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Watch Taylor Swift and Post Malone's New "Fortnight" Video

Taylor Swift released her first Tortured Poets Department music video for 'Fortnight' and surprised fans with a double album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, featuring 31 songs. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Post launches video series 'Listen Up! The Music Beat With Chuck Arnold'

The New York Post launches a new exclusive video series featuring music critic Chuck Arnold discussing the latest in music news and events. [ more ]

The New Yorker

It's Taylor Swift Day, Again

Taylor Swift surprised fans with a double album 'The Tortured Poets Department', showcasing her versatility and productivity in releasing music. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Taylor Swift's New Album Finds an Exciting New Target: Her Own Fans

Taylor Swift released a double-album version with 15 additional songs, causing exhaustion among fans and critics. [ more ]

Queerty

This just in! Taylor Swift & Gay Twitter agree on one thing: Charlie Puth

Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' quickly became Spotify's most streamed album in 2024 within 12 hours of release. [ more ]

Consequence

On The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift Gets Lost in the Shadow of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' unexpectedly expanded to a double album with 15 additional tracks. [ more ]

New York Post

What do Taylor Swift tickets cost after 'Tortured Poets Department' release?

Taylor Swift surprised fans with a 31-track double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' showcasing her prolific songwriting over the past two years. [ more ]

New York Post

Did Taylor Swift slam Kim Kardashian on 'thanK you aIMee'? My mom 'wished you were dead'

Taylor Swift released a surprise second batch of songs for her album 'The Tortured Poets Department' containing hidden messages deciphered by fans. [ more ]

WIRED

The Taylor Swift Album Leak's Big AI Problem

Taylor Swift surprises fans with a 'secret DOUBLE album' via Instagram announcement. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift releases her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department', leaked two days earlier, in the middle of her tour, amid enormous expectation and secrecy

Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album 'The Tortured Poets Department', which was highly anticipated but got leaked online a few days before its official launch. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets' Arrives With a Promotional Blitz

Taylor Swift's album releases transcend just music sales, testing the reach of the celebrity-industrial complex and creating widespread fan engagement. [ more ]

Consequence

Pearl Jam unveil new album Dark Matter

Pearl Jam released their 12th studio album, Dark Matter, produced by Andrew Watt, marking an energizing experience for the band. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department review fame, fans and former flames in the line of fire

Taylor Swift's new album is not long-awaited but still eagerly anticipated despite her frequent releases in recent years. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami's answer to Taylor Swift's new album? A dance party, of course. How to get in

Taylor Swift announced new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' at 66th Grammy Awards and inspired a dance party in Miami for its release. [ more ]

The Ringer

Answering 13 Important Questions Ahead of Taylor Swift's New Album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift announced 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, expected to be a breakup record, collaborating with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. [ more ]

New York Post

Why is Taylor Swift counting down to 2 p.m. EST on her website?

Fans eagerly await Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department' release, with hints and surprises leading up to it. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Per chairman Taylor Swift, here's what we know about 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift will release her 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" following a surprise announcement at the Grammys. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album Romance, Share Video for New Song "Starburster"

Fontaines D.C. sign to XL for new album with a single 'Starbuster' released on August 23. [ more ]

New York Post

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops Friday - everything you need to know

Fans anticipate Taylor Swift's upcoming album 'The Tortured Poets Department,' promising a blend of emotional lyrics and captivating melodies. [ more ]

Consequence

Charli XCX announces "Sweat" tour with Troy Sivian

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are embarking on a co-headlining North American arena tour called 'Sweat' starting September 14th in Detroit. [ more ]

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Crowded House announce 2024 North American tour

Crowded House announces 2024 North American tour.

Ticket sale information and album release details provided. [ more ]

Pitchfork

The Black Keys Announce Fall 2024 Tour Dates

The Black Keys will release their new album, Ohio Players, and announce their International Players Tour on April 5.

The band has previewed singles like 'Beautiful People (Stay High)' and 'I Forgot to Be Your Lover' from their upcoming album. [ more ]

Consequence

The Black Keys announce 2024 North American tour

The Black Keys announced the 'International Players Tour' in support of their upcoming album, Ohio Players, with 31 dates starting on September 17th.

Tickets for the tour go on sale starting April 5th, with pre-sales available for fan club members, American Express cardholders, and through Live Nation. [ more ]

Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

"The Tortured Poets Department": Where To Celebrate Taylor Swift's New Album Around DC

Taylor Swift fans in DC can participate in various themed events like cookie decorating, trivia nights, and album release parties to celebrate the launch of 'The Tortured Poets Department.' [ more ]

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Watch Sky Ferreira Cover Lady A's "Need You Now" at Coachella 2024

Sky Ferreira made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2024 with Kevin Abstract, highlighting her struggles with releasing new music. [ more ]

Washington Post

Where to celebrate the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Local bars host various events to celebrate Taylor Swift's album release, including trivia nights, karaoke, dance parties, and themed cocktails. [ more ]

Consequence

Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER gets vinyl release

Beyoncé's latest album, COWBOY CARTER, is available on vinyl with limited edition colored pressings and alternative artwork. [ more ]

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Maggie Rogers releases new album Don't Forget Me

Maggie Rogers released her third studio album, Don't Forget Me, capturing spontaneous inspiration with first-take performances. [ more ]

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Dua Lipa has no "Illusion" on new Radical Optimism single

Dua Lipa's latest single 'Illusion' from 'Radical Optimism' album showcases a modern pop sound with catchy hooks. [ more ]

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Billie Eilish's new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft,' set for May debut | amNewYork

Billie Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' releases on May 17 without any advance singles.

Eilish emphasizes environmental sustainability by ensuring the album's physical variants are made of 100% recyclable materials. [ more ]

Vulture

Billie Eilish's Latest Hits Will Be Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish's new album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' is set to be released on May 17.

She will not be releasing singles, bonus tracks, or many physical variants to prioritize sustainability. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Taylor Swift says 'Florida!!!' Now there are parties across state. How to go and listen

Taylor Swift's album releases are major events with multiple collectible versions that attract fans to physical stores.

Her upcoming album 'The Tortured Poets Department' has generated significant excitement in Florida with various local listening parties. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Charli XCX Announces Brat Release Date, Shares New Songs "Club Classics" and "B2B"

Charli XCX released two new songs, 'Club Classics' and 'B2B,' from her upcoming album.

The new album is set to be released on June 7, emphasizing its dancefloor-ready club sound. [ more ]

Bustle

Fans Think Taylor Swift May Release A 'Tortured Poets' Song This Week

Fans speculate 'Fortnight' as potential lead single for Taylor Swift's upcoming album

Swift might continue her tradition of releasing albums without any pre-singles [ more ]

Pitchfork

Watch Beyonce Accept the Innovator Award at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Accepting Innovator Award at iHeartRadio Music Awards, Beyoncé dedicates recognition to her inspirations and emphasizes the importance of executing dreams.

Discussing innovation, Beyoncé highlights the challenges of criticism, mental strength, faith, and encourages openness to enjoying art without preconceived notions. [ more ]

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Santigold Announces North American Tour

Santigold announces North American tour dates.

Santigold's last album featured collaborations with various artists. [ more ]

Consequence

Beyonce mistakenly leaves out five tracks from physical release

Some fans were unhappy with Beyoncé's physical album releases due to missing tracks on vinyls.

Late additions to the album's tracklist caused the omission of certain songs on physical formats like vinyl. [ more ]

Bustle

No, That Taylor Swift Rumor About Beyonce's New Album Isn't True

Beyoncé's new album features a diverse lineup of respected artists from various genres.

Fans speculated about Taylor Swift being a collaborator on a track, but these claims were debunked. [ more ]

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Vampire Weekend Share Video for New Song "Mary Boone"

The new song "Mary Boone" is named after a New York gallery owner.

Ezra Koenig wrote and co-produced "Mary Boone" featuring a sample of Soul II Soul's 1989 single. [ more ]

Consequence

j-hope of BTS releases special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1

J-hope of BTS released a six-track special album, HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1, with various collaborations.

The album features a '90s-infused sound, continues his lyrical and production involvement on all tracks, and accompanies a docuseries of the same name. [ more ]

Consequence

Beyonce's new album features "Jolene" cover, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson collaborations

Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a cover of "Jolene" and collaborations with Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.

The album was created in response to Beyoncé not feeling welcomed in country music, showcasing her journey to blend genres and emphasize musical unity. [ more ]

Consequence

SQURL (Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan) announce new album Music for Man Ray

SQÜRL announces new album Music for Man Ray, exploring Man Ray's cinematic works with distorted guitars and hypnotic feedback.

SQÜRL provided live scores for Man Ray films, now releasing an album with original music for Man Ray anthology. [ more ]

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