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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Ed Sheeran: Play review subcontinental sounds and shards of darkness but still unmistakably him

Ed Sheeran remains a commercially dependable artist whose signature sound persists across collaborations, yielding familiar, crowd-pleasing albums despite critical divisions.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

It won't save journalism, but The Paper might still deliver.

On this week's show, Steve, Dana, and Julia crack open the latest edition of The Paper, a new mockumentary set in the The Office universe. They debate whether the tried and true sitcom formula still delivers and assess its portrayal of local journalism. Next, they share their feelings about two couples who are terrible at sharing theirs in Splitsville, the marriage farce created and starring Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino with Dakota Johnson and ​​Adria Arjona.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Are Critics Too Nice?

Music criticism has softened over time, losing much of its formerly sharp, combative edge, particularly within popular music coverage.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

How Music Criticism Lost Its Edge

Pop-music criticism treats a frequently frivolous art form with sharp, often entertaining judgments and precise ratings that can be harsh and influential.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against Music Critic Anthony Fantano

Ronnie Radke lost a defamation lawsuit against Anthony Fantano, knowing from the start he had no chance to win.
Music
fromVulture
1 year ago

Every Billy Joel Song, Ranked

Billy Joel's music undergoes critical reassessment, revealing his strength as a pop songwriter despite previous criticisms and decades since his last album release.
London music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

A long, strange trip: Birder and ArtsWatcher Lorin Wilkerson traverses the West, from Red Rocks to The Cliburn in Texas * Oregon ArtsWatch

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is a prestigious event that celebrates classical music and showcases exceptional pianistic talent.
Music
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Man Who Sings About Bonfires & Blacking Out Doesn't Think Beyonce Is Country

Gavin Adcock publicly criticized Beyoncé's music genre during a concert, claiming it does not belong to country music.
London music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Charli XCX Has a Message for the "Boomers" Criticizing Her Glastonbury Set: "Yawn"

Charli XCX defends her use of autotune against criticism during her Glastonbury performance.
NYC music
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Billy Corgan responds to radio host who describes his music as "plastic" in resurfaced video

Billy Corgan defends the Smashing Pumpkins' newer sound against criticism, stating they create music resonating with the current generation.
Music
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides Andre 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap"

Matthew Shipp criticizes André 3000's album '7 Piano Sketches' as unworthy despite the artist's fame.
Music production
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Bruno Mars is One of Pop's Most Reliable Hitmakers. Why?

Bruno Mars became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify through chameleon-like versatility rather than traditional fandom.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Music

Francis Davis, Jazz critic and Terry Gross' husband, dies at 78

Francis Davis, notable jazz critic and husband of Terry Gross, passed away, leaving a lasting legacy in the jazz community.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
NYC music

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

Francis Davis, influential jazz critic, passed away at 78, leaving a significant legacy in music journalism and cultural critique.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

Francis Davis, influential jazz critic, passed away at 78, leaving a significant legacy in music journalism and cultural critique.
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fromConsequence
4 months ago

Peter Hook says New Order are a "bad cover version" of themselves now

Peter Hook criticizes New Order's current performances, claiming they sound like bad cover versions without significant elements like basslines.
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