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Steve Lacy’s ‘Oh yeah?’ Is Firmly His Own Genre
The Compton artist’s third album refines his blend of lo-fi bedroom pop and soul without chasing another viral moment.
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Tricky Leaves Trip-Hop Behind on ‘Different When It’s Silent’
The Bristol artist’s new album trades dark atmospherics for guitar-driven pop, with vocalist Mitch Sanders carrying much of the melody.
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After 11 Solo Albums, Paul McCartney Lands His First Mercury Prize Nomination at 84
The former Beatle’s ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ lands him among a field dominated by major-label releases.
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Mercury Prize 2026 Shortlist Confirms a Sharp Turn Toward the Mainstream
This year’s nominations lean heavily on major-label, chart-topping artists—closing a door that once privileged outsider voices in British music.
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Ziemba's New Album 'The Braid' Was Written While Reporting on the U.S. Immigration System
René Kladzyk returns with her first Ziemba album since 2020, sharing opening track "The Pleasure Seekers." Written and recorded alongside her work as a full-time reporter, The Braid arrives October 2.
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Tame Impala and Jennie Bring ‘Dracula’ to the Stage for the First Time
At Boston’s TD Garden, the collaborative hit got its first live performance together, complete with red confetti and Kevin Parker’s onstage praise.
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Unheard John Lennon Demo from 1965 Surfaces Ahead of ‘Rubber Soul’ Reissue
The home recording, titled “Little Girl,” was found on a tape reel from the Lennon estate and will appear on the Rubber Soul Special Edition in October.
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V.V. Lightbody Details New Album ‘Period Piece,’ Shares “Practice Smiling”
The Chicago singer-songwriter’s first self-produced LP examines post-lockdown social friction, led by a flute-steered single.
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The Beatles’ Rubber Soul Gets Expanded Super Deluxe Reissue
The 1965 classic returns with new mixes, unreleased sessions, and a previously unheard John Lennon song outline.
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BTS Withdraws from Grammy Consideration Ahead of 2027 Ceremony
The group’s decision follows the Recording Academy’s introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, which they see as segregating music by region and language.