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The rapper returns with a half-baked redemption attempt on new album
Country music lost its way, ‘Cowboy Carter’ Grammy wins can change that
Beyoncé is inviting country back by advocating for the genre’s rich history, which faded with years of formulaic artists uninterested in powerful messaging.
The Weeknd takes a melancholy victory lap on ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The Weeknd reflects on his legacy as he releases what may be his persona’s final album.
FKA Twigs pairs glitchy beats, bold confidence in ‘EUSEXUA’
FKA Twigs dropped her third album Friday, converting her signature glitchy style to dance tracks.
Smino explores loss, growth in new album ‘Maybe in Nirvana’
Smino's latest project ventures into vulnerability but lands as an experimental piece upon release.
The Diamondback’s staff’s top 20 songs of 2024
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé grows emotional, sentimental on ‘rosie’
Rosé reveals beautiful vocals and a doomed love story in her first full-length solo album.
4 stories ready to power the next wave of movie musicals
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‘Small Changes’ is a timid addition to Michael Kiwanuka’s discography
Kiwanuka’s guitar remains rough and sweet, but the album leaves some to be desired — lyrically and sonically.
Father John Misty is defiant, unpredictable on ‘Mahashmashana’
The indie folk singer’s sixth album is an unpredictable exploration of eclectic genres.