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6 days ago

Fans Are Divided Over Renee Rapp's Comments About Never Making An R&B Album

Renée Rapp refuses to label any of her albums as R&B, arguing R&B is culturally rooted in Black artists and non-Black artists receive disproportionate praise.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Sylvia Black haunts the East Village's Nublu with goth funk ahead of Halloween | amNewYork

Singer/songwriter/musician Sylvia Black may have moved away from NYC a while ago, but she left at least part of her heart in the East Village specifically at Nublu, where she played a seasonably spooky set last week. With a fine band that included Ari Bortnik (guitar), Yusuke Yamamoto (vibes), Jacquelene Acevedo (percussion) and Kevin Shea (drums), Black filled out two sets with a mix of originals and covers that was perfect for the days leading up to Halloween.
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fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Five Fits With: Power Pop Legend Nick Lowe

Known for his legendary contributions to the power pop canonwith singles like Cruel to Be Kind and production work with artists like Elvis CostelloNick Lowe has been musical for almost all of his life. That's thanks to his mother. Born into a military family (his father was in the Air Force), Lowe moved all over the world as a kid. I don't know about now, but there used to be a lot of people I knew in the music business
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Peel Dream Magazine: Taurus

For a prolific auteur bent on creating a cultlike fanbase, it's essential to the sort of world-building that breeds obsession. What would the Guided by Voices discography be without its slight montages of moth-eaten ephemera; Belle and Sebastian without their early hot streak of loosies? While the streaming era has made it easy to tack bonus tracks onto a "deluxe" release or pad a record with a skippable song that might not fit into its intended vision, Joseph Stevens' lounge-pop project Peel Dream Magazine recognizes the importance of the curated yet fleeting drop.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Finn Wolfhard's honest playlist: I don't know if I want to hear Sweet Child O' Mine any more'

Childhood Beatles exposure led to diverse musical tastes—Bowie, Coldplay, Guns N' Roses, Lonely Island—and shaped performance choices, party songs, and emotional attachments.
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fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Olivia Dean: The Art of Loving

Olivia Dean's second album, The Art of Loving, crafts timeless, economy-driven neo-soul pop that draws on classic influences while presenting intimate, meticulously arranged songs.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

East Bay vocalist, cosplayer Celiane The Voice sings in league all her own

Divine Celiane created Electronica Hip Opera to showcase her operatic-trained voice fused with electronic, hip-hop elements and cosplay performance.
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

MGK: lost americana

Colson Baker's album 'lost americana' is fascinating despite its lack of quality and features extensive references to classic rock.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 1 & 3; Two Scherzos album review deft execution of the Russian's early exuberance

Shostakovich's early symphonies show diverse influences while later works align more closely with Mahler.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Shudder to Think: Pony Express Record

Craig Wedren knew he wanted to be a rock star after discovering KISS, influenced by his mother's musical tastes and inspired by vocalists like Freddie Mercury and Ozzy Osbourne.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Was Cleo Laine, dead at 97, a great jazz singer? Not according to her.

Cleo Laine, despite being celebrated as a jazz singer, identified herself primarily as a singer of songs with a contralto voice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jim Legxacy: Black British Music review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

On the block, I was listening to Mitski. This detail provides a striking contrast to the familiar scenarios in UK rap, highlighting a mood of vulnerability and introspection.
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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 months ago

Thee Heart Tones in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Thee Heart Tones showcase a soulful sound reminiscent of classic records, with Jazmine Alvarado's emotive voice conveying deep feelings of heartbreak and longing, complemented by fluid guitar and keyboard interplay.
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fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Sophia Kennedy: Squeeze Me

The track 'Imaginary Friend' juxtaposes upbeat sounds with themes of longing and unreality, exploring complex emotional layers in its lyrics.
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