Automatic, the newest album by The Lumineers released on Friday, kept a consistent sound that remains true to the band’s previous music.
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Araujo: Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ Reclaims More Than Music
Bad Bunny’s full circle moment serves as a reminder that wherever we call home lives within us, whether it’s Puerto Rico or anywhere else in the world.
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Dancing Through Darkness: Circa Waves Transform Mortality into Triumph on ‘Death and Love, Pt. 1’
While the album’s themes of mortality might suggest a somber listening experience, Circa Waves manages to transform these heavy subjects into something life-affirming and occasionally even jubilant.
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‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’: The Weeknd’s Farewell to a Legendary Persona
Tesfaye’s direction with this album is clear: It is a final album to showcase his proficiency under each umbrella of music before he moves on to something bigger. And, to nobody’s surprise, he hits the mark on all of them.
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Your Guide to the 2025 Grammy Awards
With so many big names nominated, there are a number of conflicting opinions on who should take home what awards. Here’s a prediction for what is sure to be a memorable, and potentially controversial, Grammy Awards ceremony.
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Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ is an Experimental Rejection of Drug Culture
Balloonerism is exactly what it has been branded as—an experimental album. The lyrics range from haunting to hopeful, taking the listener on an introspective journey. Miller asks a lot of hard, even unanswerable questions that provide a sense of comfort in their essential humanity.
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Beyond Pop’s Boundaries: Dua Lipa’s Orchestral Triumph at Royal Albert Hall
In reimagining her catalog with such ambition and grace, Lipa has created more than just a live album—she’s made a compelling argument for pop music’s place in the grand traditions of musical performance.
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé Makes a Heart-Wrenching Debut Album About ‘The Ex’
Rosie shows a vulnerable side of the singer, marking a bold departure from BLACKPINK’s previous company-controlled discography. While the group is known for exuding self-confidence and female empowerment, rosie offers a more meaningful inside look into the artist’s life.
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‘The Party Never Ends’ … But Should it Have?
For an artist of Juice WRLD’s caliber, this album should have been a carefully curated celebration of his life and music. Instead, it comes across as a cash grab, with little regard for quality, coherence, or Juice’s fans.
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Father John Misty Searches for Truth In New Album ‘Mahashmashana’
Over the course of the album, Tillman attempts to tell the elusive “truth” mentioned in the first track in a variety of ways. Mahashmashana proves that the truth can appear messy and confusing but is ultimately beautiful.
