You wouldn’t know it from listening to the same old hits on Christmas radio, but every year a flood of new Christmas music hits the market.
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Taylor Swift’s Lover Surprises With Its Calm
Even on Swift’s most dramatic songs there’s an underlying calm to Lover, a sense of gratitude and relief at having made it this far.
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Four Approaches to Sonic Immersion
When the world encroaches, aural blankets are comforting, but they can also function as weapons.
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An Explosion of Alternative Noise
Tired of contemporary pop’s mild spareness, craving music packed tight with crunch? These are four the noisiest albums rock albums around.
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R.I.P. Ric Ocasek, Icon of Blankness
Whenever the chugging intro to “Just What I Needed” or “My Best Friend’s Girl” plays, fans of adolescent drama pump their fists and say yeah.
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The Disquieting Tranquility of Alternative Rock
New releases from Clairo, Oso Oso, Lindsey Stirling, and Tyler, the Creator.
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The Pranksters of Pop
1000 gecs by 100 gecs should leave you feeling vaguely targeted and mocked.
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The Enthralling Drone Music of Pioneer Éliane Radigue
Today 87 years old, Radigue worked within the tradition of La Monte Young and John Cage in the 1960s and ’70s, moving between Paris and New York City.
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Lana Del Rey and the Gaslighting of American Culture
The singer has defied critics and graduated summa cum laude from the pop pantheon into the hall of legends. Her latest album proves she deserves the respect of legends like Joni Mitchell and Carole King.
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Megan Thee Stallion, a Hardcore Master of Rap
What makes this music hardcore, a term that has meant many things to many genres, is technical mastery.
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Chance the Rapper Ties the Knot, and You’re Invited
Chance the Rapper’s new release, The Big Day, is celebratory and playful, but also wheedling — he wants to convince you that marriage is a good decision.
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Dive Into K-Pop With Five Essential Music Videos
Getting into the inexplicable sounds, powerhouse choreography, and high-concept narratives and visuals of K-pop can be intimidating. Here are some iconic music videos to help any newbie get started.