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'MAGDALENE' is FKA twigs' Most Accessible Album Yet
Her sophomore album reflects on overcoming pain in life and love.
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Tiny Desk, Big Audience, Bigger Artists
As the NPR video series expands, is it still giving enough exposure to smaller artists?
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Kanye West Heads In A Religious Direction with 'Jesus Is King,' But Fails to Deliver
The rapper's ninth studio album feels empty and underwhelming.
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Vagabon’s Self–Titled Album is an Honest Collection of Growing Pains
Singer–songwriter Laetitia Tamko strips down her walls on her sophomore record.
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'uknowwhatimsayin?' is Danny Brown's Most Sophisticated Album
The latest album from the Detroit rapper features Run The Jewels, Blood Orange, and JPEGMAFIA.
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Whitney Made Union Transfer Feel Cozy and Familiar
Hand Habits and Whitney perfectly complemented each other on stage.
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Is Live Nation Entertainment's Monopoly Hurting Concert Lovers?
The ticket sales giant streamlines fans' experiences, but is it worth the high cost of fees?
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Sofar Sounds: Perfect for Students, but Problematic for Artists
People question whether the concert experience startup gives artists the recognition they deserve.
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Whitney's 'Forever Turned Around' is Nostalgic and Bittersweet
The indie group delivers a second album that further defines their sound.
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The Best Songs from Euphoria's Season One Soundtrack
Fill your back to school playlist with songs from the breakout show of the summer.
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Loyle Carner's 'Not Waving, But Drowning' Intersects Poetry and Music
The artist's lyrics stand alone as something special on his sophomore album.
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Donald Glover's 'Guava Island' is Beautiful, but Lacks Message
Be prepared to be both pleasantly surprised and a little disappointed.
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Anderson .Paak's "Ventura" Delivers on Love and Spunky Beats
.Paak seems to have learned a few things since Oxnard.
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Nipsey Hussle: Artist, Entrepreneur, Community Activist
At age 33, Hussle's death came far too soon.
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The Rise of 'The Creative': Redefining What it Means to be an Artist
Why have one defining artistic platform when you can have multiple?
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Everything You Need to Know About J.I.D Before Spring Fling
At just 28 years old, J.I.D has revamped Atlanta rap.
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Solange's 'When I Get Home' is a Beautiful Construction that Lacks a Thesis
Solange's most recent album makes an artistic statement, but leans on abstraction.
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Ten Songs Discovered Through Spotify's Pollen Playlist
A unique Spotify playlist that's perfect for discovering new artists.
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