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Toronto Raptors
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

PARTYNEXTDOOR / Drake: $ome $exy $ongs 4 U

Drake's new album reveals his ongoing struggle for validation and acceptance in hip-hop, blending nostalgia with a sense of desperation.
from48 hills
10 hours ago
SF music

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

Toronto Raptors
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

PARTYNEXTDOOR / Drake: $ome $exy $ongs 4 U

Drake's new album reveals his ongoing struggle for validation and acceptance in hip-hop, blending nostalgia with a sense of desperation.
from48 hills
10 hours ago
SF music

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

#hip-hop
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

509 BMG: "Special Request to All Nice and Decent Real Niggaz (Stop Hatin)"

509 BMG revives hip-hop styles with humor and catchy beats.
The track reflects a balance of aggression and chill vibes.
Cultural references enhance BMG's punchlines and character.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month 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.
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

509 BMG: "Special Request to All Nice and Decent Real Niggaz (Stop Hatin)"

509 BMG revives hip-hop styles with humor and catchy beats.
The track reflects a balance of aggression and chill vibes.
Cultural references enhance BMG's punchlines and character.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month 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.
#experimental-music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Yves Jarvis: All Cylinders

Yves Jarvis embraces clarity in his music on the album 'All Cylinders', moving from experimental to structured melodies.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Yves Jarvis: All Cylinders

Yves Jarvis embraces clarity in his music on the album 'All Cylinders', moving from experimental to structured melodies.
fromDeep House London
4 days 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.
Music production
#electronic-music
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Kilbourne: If Not to Give a Fantasy

Kilbourne's album blends industrial hardcore with diverse influences, creating a dynamic sound that challenges genre conventions while reflecting on intense experiences.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Kilbourne: If Not to Give a Fantasy

Kilbourne's album blends industrial hardcore with diverse influences, creating a dynamic sound that challenges genre conventions while reflecting on intense experiences.
#live-performance
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Music

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Music

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

#album-analysis
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

In Mayhem, Lady Gaga Is Refracted and Reborn: Review

Lady Gaga's album 'Mayhem' showcases her uniqueness as an artist, blending various influences into a cohesive, original work.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

In Mayhem, Lady Gaga Is Refracted and Reborn: Review

Lady Gaga's album 'Mayhem' showcases her uniqueness as an artist, blending various influences into a cohesive, original work.
#queer-themes
#political-commentary
#solo-album
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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.
Music
#album-release
Music production
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

On Mayhem,' Lady Gaga Returns to Her Star-Making Sound

Lady Gaga's new album 'Mayhem' mixes standout tracks with occasional rehashing of past sounds.
Critics see a blend of innovation and nostalgia in Gaga's latest work.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Lust for Youth / Croatian Amor: All Worlds

Lust for Youth's new album 'All Worlds' marks a shift to warmer, summery sounds while maintaining past influences.
Music production
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

On Mayhem,' Lady Gaga Returns to Her Star-Making Sound

Lady Gaga's new album 'Mayhem' mixes standout tracks with occasional rehashing of past sounds.
Critics see a blend of innovation and nostalgia in Gaga's latest work.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Lust for Youth / Croatian Amor: All Worlds

Lust for Youth's new album 'All Worlds' marks a shift to warmer, summery sounds while maintaining past influences.
#indie-music
fromFuncheap
2 weeks 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 weeks 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.
#art-pop
SF music
Saya Gray's second album transforms previous experimental charm into a more traditional breakup record with enhanced lyrical and emotional depth.
SF music
Saya Gray's second album transforms previous experimental charm into a more traditional breakup record with enhanced lyrical and emotional depth.
fromPitchfork
4 weeks 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
#debut-album
#punk-rock
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Stereolab returns and more: The Contenders, Vol. 8

Stereolab releases their first new music in 15 years with the album 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film', highlighting themes of consumerism and environmental concerns.
#album
fromstupidDOPE
1 month 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.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month 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
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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.
fromPitchfork
1 month 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
#ambient-music
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Tim Hecker: Shards

Tim Hecker's film scores are characterized by dark ambient soundscapes that redefine the horror genre, offering a unique listening experience.
SF music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Tim Hecker: Shards

Tim Hecker's film scores are characterized by dark ambient soundscapes that redefine the horror genre, offering a unique listening experience.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 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
2 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
2 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
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Hekla: Turnar

Hekla plumbs the theremin's weird, otherworldly depths, channeling a particularly contemporary bleakness that tethers it firmly to the 21st century.
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Charley Crockett: Lonesome Drifter

The sadder existence of the drifter is portrayed starkly, contrasting with the rambling gambler's compulsions and the drifter’s aimless abandonment to fate.
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Harto Falion / evilgiane: The Hurtless

Falión's 'The Hurtless' album reflects a disconnection from reality, blending various artistic forms into a surreal auditory experience.
#lady-gaga
Music
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Lady Gaga Sounds Like Herself Again

Lady Gaga's new album 'Mayhem' reflects on her early career while showcasing her artistic growth and authenticity.
Music
fromwww.bustle.com
2 months ago

Lady Gaga's Sexy New Bop Is So Taylor Swift-Coded

Lady Gaga's album 'Mayhem' fuses themes of romanticism and self-acceptance while celebrating her 'bad girl' persona.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

10 Outrageously Great Lady Gaga Deep Cuts

Lady Gaga's latest album 'Mayhem' showcases her artistic evolution and deep cuts worthy of appreciation alongside her well-known hits.
Music
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Lady Gaga Sounds Like Herself Again

Lady Gaga's new album 'Mayhem' reflects on her early career while showcasing her artistic growth and authenticity.
Music
fromwww.bustle.com
2 months ago

Lady Gaga's Sexy New Bop Is So Taylor Swift-Coded

Lady Gaga's album 'Mayhem' fuses themes of romanticism and self-acceptance while celebrating her 'bad girl' persona.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

10 Outrageously Great Lady Gaga Deep Cuts

Lady Gaga's latest album 'Mayhem' showcases her artistic evolution and deep cuts worthy of appreciation alongside her well-known hits.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver: Hinterland review folk at its most exalted

Lisa Knapp's Hinterland presents a captivating blend of traditional British folk and innovative arrangements, showcasing her unique vocal prowess and storytelling.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Panda Bear: Sinister Grift

Noah Lennox's 'Sinister Grift' is a laid-back and emotionally complex solo album featuring contributions from Animal Collective.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Miya Folick : Erotica Veronica

Miya Folick's 'Erotica Veronica' navigates queer identity and longing through intimate songwriting while deviating from her prior production-heavy style.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Pissgrave: Malignant Worthlessness

Without a moment to spare, the Philly death-metal extremists' first album in six years commences with what sounds like vocal cords being torn from someone's throat.
Music production
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sam Fender: People Watching review a lonely yet brilliant document of fame

Sam Fender's third album, 'People Watching,' delves into fame's loneliness and working-class struggles amid personal turmoil.
The album explores life's ugliness while showcasing Fender's musical and lyrical depth.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Song That Helps Explain FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs's 'Two Weeks' showcases her experimental style blending electronica, R&B, and pop, highlighting her exploration of desire and womanhood.
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