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4 days ago

Massive Attack: Boots on the Ground (ft Tom Waits) review first single in a decade is a dark hymn for our times

Massive Attack's new release, Boots on the Ground, marks their first music in over a decade, reflecting their evolving sound and political activism.
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Tokischa: AMOR & DROGA

Tokischa's long-awaited debut, AMOR & DROGA, reflects a shift in her artistry, blending mess with melancholy, and showcasing her growth as an artist. The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

After sold-out Shrine runs, Subtronics takes dubstep to Coachella's biggest stage

Subtronics has evolved from a bedroom producer to a leading EDM artist, showcasing his dubstep roots at major festivals and venues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella review madcap maximalism from pop savant

Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2024, showcasing her evolution as a pop star with a bold performance and new music.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

The xx's return to the stage showcased their timeless music and evolution as a band after eight years apart.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reckonwrong: How Long Has It Been? review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

Alex Peringer's debut album marks a significant shift in sound, blending atmospheric ballads with eccentric elements and introspective themes.
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fromDefector
1 week ago

Brazilian Funk Continues Innovating Methods For Getting Your Shit Rocked | Defector

Brazilian funk is a deep and evolving genre that incorporates diverse rhythms and styles, offering a thrilling musical journey for listeners.
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fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Derek Trucks on Tedeschi Trucks Band's Future Soul and Finding New Sounds: podcast

Tedeschi Trucks Band's Future Soul showcases a bold evolution with sharper, louder sounds and a focus on immediacy over complexity.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Bruce Hornsby: Indigo Park

In 'Silhouette Shadows,' Bruce Hornsby enters a rare kind of flow state with an intricately composed melody that feels improvised and lyrics that build to something quietly profound.
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fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Ladytron: Paradises

Ladytron evolves their sound with 'Paradises', blending sunny themes with their signature goth elements, showcasing growth over 25 years in music.
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fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

smokedope2016: THE COMEDOWN

Yung Lean's last cloud rap album marked a significant transition in his music, reflecting personal struggles and the genre's evolution.
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Kekht Arakh: Morning Star

Black metal has evolved, incorporating diverse influences and becoming marketable, while traditionalists lament the loss of its dark essence.
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fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

BV Interviews: The New Pornographers' Carl Newman on new album, indie sleaze, mandolins, mai tais, more

The New Pornographers reflect on their evolution and the significance of their 10th album, The Former Site Of.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Chimp Bizkit! Chimpanzees can sing and play the drums simultaneously

Yuko Hattori described the findings as 'fascinating', noting how the chimpanzee used tools to produce various sounds while expressing a vocal display.
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3 weeks ago

Kim Gordon, or how to be a rock legend and Trump's nemesis at age 72

Kim Gordon's new album 'Play Me' showcases her evolution in sound, blending hypnotic rhythms with a signature vulnerability.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BTS: Arirang review the world's biggest pop band return with dumb fun and downright weirdness

BTS's music has evolved, moving from K-pop roots to a more westernized sound, yet their new work aims to reclaim their Korean identity.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
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TWICE TAKEDOWN' New York with three nights at UBS Arena | amNewYork

TWICE completed a three-night sold-out run at UBS Arena, showcasing their evolution as K-pop leaders with a 30-plus song setlist and 360-degree stage design during their World Tour.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago
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Video: Is This Crazy Song the Future of K-Pop?

'Gnarly' exemplifies the chaotic evolution of K-pop and raises questions about its future and artistic identity.
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

This Outside Lands headliner had nothing to prove. That wasn't a good thing.

Tyler, The Creator's performance at Outside Lands displayed his evolution from shock-rap to complex sonic themes, yet lacked the visual flair of past eras.
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fromPitchfork
8 months ago

Toni Braxton: Secrets

Toni Braxton's 1996 album blends R&B with themes of sexuality, marking her evolution from sad ballads to confident expressions of desire.
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fromPitchfork
8 months ago

rRoxymore: Juggling Dualities

rRoxymore's album Juggling Dualities showcases her commitment to musical evolution through varied styles and intricate sound design.
fromVulture
9 months ago

Simple Plan Went Down Some Difficult Paths

The band attempted to shift their style in 2016 with the single 'I Don't Wanna Go to Bed,' which was not well-received and led them to reassess their direction.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Alex G: Headlights review indie-rocker reins in the noise to reveal romantic soft rock

Alexander Giannascoli's evolution from anti-folk to innovative soft-rock is evident in his 10th album, Headlights On Headlights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

People lashed out because she wasn't a guy': Linkin Park on nu-metal, nostalgia and their new frontwoman

Linkin Park continues to thrive and innovate, achieving success with their latest album while honoring their legacy.
fromPitchfork
9 months ago

Justin Bieber: SWAG

At 31, Bieber may be in the spring of his own reclamations with the release of his seventh album, SWAG, marking a new chapter in his career.
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fromwww.latimes.com
9 months ago

How Sound and Fury Festival continues to thrive on the bleeding edge of hardcore's evolution

Hardcore music is evolving with new bands creating innovative sounds and gaining wider popularity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Justin Bieber: Swag review inane lyrics undermine a gorgeously produced R&B passion project

Bieber's album Swag exemplifies a significant artistic shift, embracing experimental soundscapes and a personal touch reminiscent of mid-2010s pop music transformations.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Folk Song Similarities Point to a Common Start for Singing

A couple of 2024 studies offered a few clues into what turns speech into music and why humans started singing in the first place.
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fromOpen Culture
9 months ago

Tomorrow Never Knows: How The Beatles Invented the Future With Studio Magic, Tape Loops & LSD

"Tomorrow Never Knows" represents The Beatles' significant artistic evolution, reflecting the cultural and technological changes of its time.
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fromConsequence
9 months ago

Alan Walker on 10 Years of "Faded" and Cinematic Ambition

Alan Walker is returning to his musical roots with a new single that embodies his core sound and showcases a multimedia experience for fans.
fromPitchfork
10 months ago

Lucy Gooch: Desert Window

Lucy's initial EPs hinted at an exploration of uncanny territory, contrasted sharply with her full-length debut's organic timbres and ambitious compositions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Turnstile: Never Enough review flute solos and formidable tunes from hardcore punk's great crossover band

Turnstile's rise signals a cultural shift in music, blending hardcore punk with mainstream acceptance.
Celebrities are now endorsing hardcore punk, showcasing its influence beyond traditional boundaries.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Turnstile: Never Enough review flute solos and formidable tunes from hardcore punk's great crossover band

Turnstile's rise signals a cultural shift in music, blending hardcore punk with mainstream acceptance.
Celebrities are now endorsing hardcore punk, showcasing its influence beyond traditional boundaries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Ready or not, here she comes: Lauryn Hill's 20 best songs ranked!

The track 'Nappy Heads' celebrates the Fugees' early sound with a blend of boom-bap rhythms and jazzy samples, capturing a unique joy of its era.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 year ago

On 'SABLE, fABLE,' Bon Iver embraces fresh possibilities

Justin Vernon's journey balances his humble roots with global acclaim, illustrating personal growth through his evolving sound and narrative.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 year ago

Post Malone keeps going country at Coachella

"I apologize for being pitchy," he said later in the show. "Auto-Tune is a hell of a drug."
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