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Listen To This: 100 gecs teams up with Skrillex on ‘Torture Me’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by David Byrne, Caroline Polachek and more.
Dec 8, 2022


Review: Bruce Springsteen pays soulful tribute on ‘Only the Strong Survive’
Springsteen redefines his sound on his new album, providing the audience with a more personal experience.
Nov 21, 2022





















Listen To This: NYU sophomore Mia Tims’ ‘Live Forever’ is an indie-rock earworm
Read about this week’s most notable singles by hemlocke springs, Camp Kona and more.
Nov 10, 2022


Review: Arctic Monkeys dives deeper into space-age lounge wizardry on ‘The Car’
The venerable outfit executes subtle shifts and paves the way for a more intimate experience with the band.
Nov 3, 2022


Listen To This: Rihanna returns with powerful ballad ‘Lift Me Up’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by SZA, Holly Humberstone and more.
Nov 3, 2022





















Listen To This: With a ‘Pang,’ Caroline Polachek is back
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Caroline Polachek, Katie Gregson-MacLeod and more.
Oct 20, 2022





















Listen To This: Sabrina Song just wants ‘To Know You’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Arctic Monkeys, LCD Soundsystem and more.
Oct 6, 2022


Reflecting on the avant-garde jazz legacy of Pharoah Sanders
The saxophonist and composer shattered conventions on an over 60-year hot streak.
Oct 3, 2022





















Listen To This: Diane Keaton joins pop star Ashe in ‘Love Is Letting Go’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Devin Townsend, Alvvays and more.
Sep 29, 2022





















Listen To This: Alex G digs deep in his latest song, ‘Miracles’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Suki Waterhouse, Nosaj Thing and more.
Sep 15, 2022


Review: ‘Music for Four Guitars’ experiments with hypnotic simplicity
Bill Orcutt continues to push the boundaries of simple melody.
Sep 14, 2022





















Listen to This: beabadoobee maintains she’ll ‘See you Soon’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by MUNA, Flume and more.
May 5, 2022





















Listen to This: Dear CVS, Megan Thee Stallion is stocking up on ‘Plan B’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Laufey, PinkPantheress and more.
Apr 28, 2022


Review: ‘The Cathedral’ is an understated stunner
“The Cathedral,” Ricky D’Ambrose’s latest, is carefully intimate yet captivating in its distance. The film is playing as part of New Directors / New Films 2022 at Film at Lincoln Center beginning on April 23.
Apr 22, 2022


Review: Father John Misty’s ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ is a jaggedly stylistic statement
The singer-songwriter’s most mysterious record yet is overflowing with thrilling sonic surprises and delicate sincerity.
Apr 20, 2022





















Listen to This: Harry Styles announces a new album with single ‘As It Was’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Alexander 23, Father John Misty and more.
Apr 7, 2022





















Listen to This: Soccer Mommy’s latest release ‘Shotgun’ pushes her further into dream-pop
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Midwife, beabadoobee and more.
Mar 31, 2022





















Listen to This: Off camera, ‘Elliot’s Song’ captivates
Read about this week’s most notable singles by HAIM, Ashe and more.
Mar 10, 2022


Review: JPEGMAFIA commands attention on ‘OFFLINE!’
The experimental rapper-producer’s latest EP shows off his softer side without sacrificing dynamism.
Mar 8, 2022


Structured theatrical chaos in ‘Cage Shuffle Marathon’
Paul Lazar’s latest performance is a joyous celebration of losing control.
Feb 28, 2022





















Listen to This: Caroline Polachek dazzles in new song ‘Billions’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Father John Misty, Alexander 23 and more.
Feb 17, 2022





















Listen to This: Australian artist Mallrat heads to hyperpop
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Lucy Dacus, John Legend and more.
Feb 10, 2022


Review: ‘Time Skiffs’ is Animal Collective’s psychedelic pop playground
The Baltimore band reins in their songwriting without compromising on experimentation on their latest album.
Feb 8, 2022





















Listen to This: After teasing it on TikTok, Charlie Puth’s ‘Light Switch’ is finally here
Read about this week’s most notable singles from Father John Misty, Destroyer and more.
Jan 27, 2022





















Listen to this: Black Country, New Road releases new single ‘Concorde’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Mura Masa, Aeon Station and more.
Dec 2, 2021





















Listen to this: Beyoncé releases new song ‘Be Alive’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Nilüfer Yanya, Beach House and more.
Nov 18, 2021





















Listen to this: Mariah Carey releases another Christmas song
Read about the most notable singles by Charli XCX, IDLES and more.
Nov 11, 2021


Review: Parquet Courts evolves their sound on ‘Sympathy for Life’
The ever-influential Parquet Courts allow themselves to be daring and inspired on their latest album.
Nov 3, 2021





















Listen to this: ABBA’s latest release ‘Just A Notion’ teases their upcoming album
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Gracie Abrams, Mastodon and more.
Oct 28, 2021


Review: The obsessive beauty of ‘The Velvet Underground’
Todd Haynes’ first documentary is an eccentric look at the avant-garde legends of rock ‘n’ roll.
Oct 27, 2021





















Listen to this: FLETCHER reimagines Katy Perry’s ‘I Kissed A Girl’
Read about the most notable singles this week by James Blake, Arca and more.
Oct 14, 2021


Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie is an embarrassment
The musical should have never wandered off of Broadway.
Oct 7, 2021





















Listen to this: Metallica covers growl alongside lush pop tunes
Read about the most notable singles this week by Mac DeMarco, Troye Sivan and more.
Sep 16, 2021


Tom Holland can’t stop ‘Cherry’ from going sour
“Cherry” is a lifeless film simply intended for Tom Holland to exercise his acting chops.
Apr 5, 2021


Weekly Radio Roundup: March 12 – March 19
Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Mar 19, 2021




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