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Why are fans disappointed with ‘The Life of a Showgirl?’

Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3. Its reception ranges from mixed to disappointed. While Swift’s...

Audrey Hobert’s debut album, ‘Who’s the Clown?’ shares upbeat pep-talks

Signed by RCA Records and working with producer and guitarist Ricky Gourmet, Audrey Hobert released her debut album “Who’s the Clown?” on Aug. 15....

Car Seat Headrest’s ‘The Scholars’

Seattle-based indie rock band Car Seat Headrest (CSH) released their 13th studio album, “The Scholars,” on May 2. This is their first album release...

Tuesday Tunes: Tennis bows out gracefully with ‘Face Down in the Garden’

Beloved indie pop duo Tennis released their final album “Face Down in the Garden” on April 25. With lush yet tasteful production and tenderly...

Goodbye, The Weeknd, hello Abel with ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

Singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, released his sixth album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” on Jan. 31. The Weeknd has reached meteoric popularity,...

Country, soul and pop genres for Teddy Swim’s newest album

Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims released his newest album “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)” on Jan. 24. The album is filled with emotion, soulful...

Tuesday Tunes: FKA twigs’ ‘Eusexua’

Visionary multidisciplinary musical artist FKA twigs beckons us closer into her feeling-infused world with her third studio album, “EUSEXUA,” released on Jan. 24. Twigs defined...

Tuesday Tunes: BSS’ ‘Teleparty’

As the leaders of our hearts, K-pop group SEVENTEEN’s mood-maker unit BooSeokSoon (BSS) telepathically connected the world with their second single album. The trio...

‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’: a stellar ode to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican musician Benito A. Martínez Ocasio, better known by the stage name Bad Bunny, began the new year with the release of his...

SZA returns with solid showing on “SOS Deluxe: LANA”

American R&B singer SZA released an extension of her second solo studio album with “SOS Deluxe: LANA” on Dec. 20. “LANA” adds 15 tracks...

“rosie” introduces listeners to a new Rosé

Rosé, who began her music career as a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, released her first solo studio album, “rosie,” on Dec. 6,...

‘GNX’ — Kendrick Lamar surprises music industry with album and tour

On Nov. 22, hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar released his first album since leaving longtime labels Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment, titled “GNX.” In...

Album review: ‘Chromakopia’ – Tyler, the Creator

Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, released one of the biggest albums of the year, “Chromakopia,” on Oct. 28. In his...

Behind the theatrical existentialism of Halsey’s ‘The Great Impersonator’

Singer-songwriter Halsey dropped their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator,” on Oct. 25. Eccentrically honest, Halsey channels famous musical personas to confront...

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