The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.

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South African [Afrorack] claims to have built the first home-built modular synthesiser in Africa. Whilst we can’t be sure of this (and to be frank, it doesn’t actually matter) what we can be sure of ...

July 17, 2026 • Gracie Abrams. Nia Archives. Steve Lacy. On a release day full of catchy earworms, host Stephen Thompson chats with Tshego Letsoalo of KALW in San Francisco about their favorite albums ...

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As a band constantly in transition and seeking to explore then push new boundaries, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Synthesizer does exactly that and more. As the seventh long player from A ...

July 16, 2026 • You could look at Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones' 25th album, as a tour of the group's musical variations. But it mixes reliable fun and remarkable energy with a generous attitude ...

Ireland may produce big names who tour the world, but we also know how to keep in touch with our traditions. Here's a look at the history and origins of Irish music. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (the ...

Spotify is a big name in the streaming music industry, but isn't the only service worth a listen. Broaden your musical horizons by firing up these feature-rich, recommended picks. In 2014, I began my ...

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As hip-hop becomes more enmeshed in mainstream culture, rappers are becoming viable political candidates. What does that say ...