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fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Saba / No ID: From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID

Saba's new album showcases a confident, relaxed vibe, emphasizing control over his time and a playful spirit in his storytelling.
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Saba / No ID: From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID

Saba's new album showcases a confident, relaxed vibe, emphasizing control over his time and a playful spirit in his storytelling.
#lorde
London music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Lorde: "Man of the Year"

Lorde's new single 'Man of the Year' channels emotional depth amidst chaos, reflecting the strangeness of life.
The press surrounding Lorde and her album distracts from the artistry of her music.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Lorde: "Man of the Year"

Lorde's new single 'Man of the Year' channels emotional depth amidst chaos, reflecting the strangeness of life.
The press surrounding Lorde and her album distracts from the artistry of her music.
#album-analysis
fromDefector
6 days ago

Halc DJ's Brazilian Funk Album Fights A Righteous War Against The Algorithms | Defector

Halc DJ's 'Bruxaria Não É Phonk' begins with an explosive track that showcases the depth of funk's chaotic joy, pulling listeners into its addictive rhythm.
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

S.G. Goodman: Planting by the Signs

Goodman knows how to conjure her Kentucky roots, balancing traditional sounds with imaginative lyrics that evoke a strong sense of place and personal identity.
Music
#indie-rock
#live-performance
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pulp review Jarvis Cocker's captivating comeback turns a rapt crowd rapturous

Pulp's return with a new album is met with enthusiasm, blending classic hits and new songs seamlessly in their performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Music

People think I've gone crazy': indie sensation Cameron Winter on leaving crowds in tears with his wild lyrics and supernatural voice

London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pulp review Jarvis Cocker's captivating comeback turns a rapt crowd rapturous

Pulp's return with a new album is met with enthusiasm, blending classic hits and new songs seamlessly in their performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Music

People think I've gone crazy': indie sensation Cameron Winter on leaving crowds in tears with his wild lyrics and supernatural voice

#pop-music
#new-album
#rb
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF music

Under the Stars: Madison McFerrin brings free soul back to SF, alongside The Seshen - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
SF music

Under the Stars: Madison McFerrin brings free soul back to SF, alongside The Seshen - 48 hills

fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Phoebe Rings: Aseurai

Choi, from Phoebe Rings, described their debut album Aseurai as a blend of dreamy elements, exploring loss and memory through the lens of various musical influences.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Black Moth Super Rainbow: Soft New Magic Dream

The video for 'All 2 of Us' features grotesque clowns engaging in dark acts, merging psych-pop with a psychological thriller, showcasing BMSR's unique sound.
SF music
#nostalgia
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Twenty One Pilots' New Song "The Contract" Is, Frankly, Atrocious

“Twenty One Pilots are back with a new song, 'The Contract,' once again showcasing their narrative-driven approach, this time serving as a lead single for the finale.”},{
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Pulp: More

Cocker's baroque-pop sound juxtaposes humor with sharp insights into adulthood, making life's complexities relatable and compelling through the lens of growing up.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Water From Your Eyes: "Life Signs"

The first single from the forthcoming album It's a Beautiful Place operates like language poetry, preserving the band's freneticism and oddity in doomscroll onomatopoeia.
Music
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Matt Berninger: Get Sunk

On his second solo album, Get Sunk, Berninger appears determined to leave his bleak period behind, although this positivity comes at the expense of detail.
Music
#electronic-music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mary Halvorson: About Ghosts review restless beauty from jazz's shape-shifting guitarist

About Ghosts features an expanded version of her Amaryllis ensemble, which made one of 2024's standout jazz albums, Cloudward.
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Friendship: Caveman Wakes Up

"If you stay long enough in one place, Caveman Wakes Up suggests, you start to find warped profundity in the everyday."
SF music
#solo-album
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Yukimi: For You review sweet solo debut for Little Dragon singer

Yukimi Nagano's first solo album, 'For You', showcases her personal songwriting and influences from 70s soul and 90s nu-jazz.
#experimental-music
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

da Believer & Ryoda Tap into the Emotional Undercurrent of the Dancefloor | Deep House London

With Never Enough, da Believer and Ryoda deliver a track that sits at the intersection of vulnerability and groove - a gently cinematic piece that finds its strength in restraint.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

AMORE: Top Hits, Ballads, etc...

AMORE, aka Murcia's 25-year-old María Moreno Martinez, creates genre-blending music that merges flamenco, hip-hop, and Latin folk, offering a unique artistic experience.
Music
#political-commentary
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scriabin: Vers la Flamme album review Sudbin masters and humanises fourth and 10th sonatas

Yevgeny Sudbin's latest album, focusing on Scriabin's works, showcases his ability to capture the essence and technical challenges of Scriabin's music.
SF music
#mixtape
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
NYC music

PinkPantheress: Fancy That

PinkPantheress' new mixtape, Fancy That, showcases her confident evolution in music, blending vibrant samples with a cool vocal style for an engaging auditory experience.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago
NYC music

Papo2oo4 / Subjxct 5: Papaholic, Vol. 1

Papo2oo4's 'Papaholic, Vol. 1' blends nostalgic East Coast mixtape rap with modern influences, creating a fresh and innovative sound.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

PinkPantheress: Fancy That

PinkPantheress' new mixtape, Fancy That, showcases her confident evolution in music, blending vibrant samples with a cool vocal style for an engaging auditory experience.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sleep Token: Even in Arcadia

Sleep Token's recent album, Even in Arcadia, is a major departure from their metalcore roots, favoring sanitized pop-rap over traditional metal elements.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Every 2025 Eurovision Entry, Ranked

Georgia's entry, 'Freedom,' by Mariam Shengelia, despite her talent-show background, is burdened by a chaotic mix that overshadows its hopeful message.
Europe politics
#new-music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

billy woods: GOLLIWOG

The rapper's new solo album is a twisty horrorcore masterpiece where history and nightmares are indistinguishable, showcasing his craft against a spooky backdrop.
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#album-release
#indie-music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

An Evening With Yo La Tengo at The Chapel (May 9-13)

"I see clearly how it ends / I see the moon rise as the sun descends," they sing during opener "Sinatra Drive Breakdown."
NYC music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Jensen McRae: I Don't Know How But They Found Me!

McRae's album captures the unique yet universal experience of heartbreak through vivid storytelling and relatable emotions.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

fantasy of a broken heart: Chaos Practitioner EP

The duo's EP 'Chaos Practitioner' showcases an energetic blend of pop genres, packed with experimental sounds and innovative songwriting techniques.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Deerhoof: Noble and Godlike in Ruin

The album takes its unusual title from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a source of inspiration. Drummer Greg Saunier describes the album as 'our low-budget, DIY Frankenstein: A sensitive, spurned, intelligent, dehumanized creature made out of people.'
SF music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Heavy Song of the Week: GWAR's Punked-Up Thrashy Raunchy Ripper "Lot Lizard"

Leave it to GWAR to make the song about something hilariously disgusting - in this case, a "crack-addicted cross-dressing dinosaur prostitute that shreds wieners at truck stop pickle parks."
Music
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago

Duckwrth Delivers His Most Unfiltered Work Yet with All American FckBoy | stupidDOPE

Duckwrth's third studio album, All American F ckBoy*, obliterates genre lines, transforming into a sprawling 21-track sonic film exploring his psyche.
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fromConsequence
3 months ago

Song of the Week: PUP and Jeff Rosenstock Go Absolutely Stupid on "Get Dumber"

"Seventeen nights in this coffin/ No one cares if you've lost it/ When there's seventeen hands in your pocket."
Music
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Ariana Grande's New Songs Tell Us More About Her Divorce, So Here's A Roundup Of The Important Lyrics

Ariana Grande's new deluxe album features lyrics reflecting her emotional journey post-divorce, sparking discussion among fans.
Relationships
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Lucy Dacus: Forever Is a Feeling

Forever Is a Feeling is an account of coming to terms with feelings for Boygenius bandmate Julien Baker, blending passionate yearning with a mature perspective.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Hiroshi Yoshimura: Flora

Yoshimura was a working musician keenly attuned to music's utilitarian aspects; his 1986 masterpiece was originally intended as a soundtrack to a series of prefab homes.
SF music
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fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Japanese Breakfast: For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)

Zauner's album explores the aesthetics of sadness while blending mythology with personal and fictional narratives in a captivating and adventurous manner.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Raisa K: Affectionately

"In her debut solo album, Affectionately, Raisa K exposes the wiring and guts of both: the machinery of domesticity and the inner workings of love."
Music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Jorg Kuning: Elvers Pass

Kuning's music has long been immediately recognizable for its vivid colors and crisp lines, and he dials up the definition on Elvers Pass.
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Curren$y / Harry Fraud: Never Catch Us

It doesn't take much convincing to give yourself up to the groove of a Curren$y track, letting his Nawlins drawl wash over you as the beat builds.
NYC music
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