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Five years have gone by since the release of Mac Miller’s Circles, a profoundly gorgeous and hopeful record that’s become an example of how posthumous releases should be handled. It would be hard for the late Pittsburgh rapper’s second posthumous album to achieve the same reputation, and yet, far from a thoughtless cash grab, Balloonerism
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Kathryn Mohr is an Oakland-based experimental musician who released her first record, the self-recorded demo tape As If, in 2020. Though her music remains insular in nature, every record she’s made since has required some sort of separation from home: she laid down her 2022 EP, Holly, produced by Midwife’s Madeline Johnston, in rural Mexico,
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DÍA is no less self-reflective than Ela Minus’ breakout debut, 2020’s acts of rebellion, a record whose fragile, blurry intimacy was tied to a year of pandemic isolation. Though it revs up every strain of electronic music the producer and singer-songwriter, born Gabriela Jimeno, likes to toy with – from icy synthpop to sinewy ambient
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The Weather Station’s work has earned praised for its seamless elegance and fluidity, especially since Tamara Lindeman expanded the project’s folksy origins on 2021’s breakout Ignorance. But never has the Toronto-based singer-songwriter paid attention to the seams – the parts of life and art that, as she acknowledges on the closer ‘Sewing’, most people are
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MIKE is releasing his new album, Showbiz!, on January 31. The New York rapper has already previewed it with the tracks ‘Pieces of a Dream’ and ‘You’re the Only One Watching’, and today, he’s revealed the full tracklist along with a new single, ‘Bear Trap’. It’s accompanied by a Chris Currence-directed video, which you can
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To many, selecting the ideal engagement ring feels like finding a needle in a haystack. The demands of design, durability, and budget can create an overwhelming experience. With the right guidance, however, the process can be as enjoyable as it is significant. Whether seeking a classic, vintage, or contemporary style, understanding the basics of ring
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Mallrat is gearing up for the release of her sophomore LP, Light hit my face like a straight right out. Out February 14, the Butterfly Blue follow-up has already been previewed by the tracks ‘Ray of Light’, ‘Hocus Pocus’, and ‘Horses’, and today, the Australian artist has dropped a vibrant new single called ‘Pavement’. The
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Mixed flower bouquets are more than just arrangements of blooms—they’re heartfelt gestures that tell a story through vibrant colors and textures. In Ajman, these versatile floral creations capture the city’s charm, bringing elegance and joy to every celebration. From intimate gatherings to grand occasions, mixed bouquets are the perfect way to express emotions and create
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lots of hands is the duo of Billy Woodhouse and Elliot Dryden, who met in a Leeds school music program at age 16. It served as Woodhouse’s solo project until around 2020, when they released their first LP, mistake; the pair then started to work on music remotely, weaving together ambient instrumentation and tender, lo-fi
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David Lynch, one of the most celebrated film directors, has passed away at the age of 78. Known for his unique ability to blend the odd with the appealing, Lynch left an indelible mark on the film industry, inspiring generations of artists. Lynch was born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana. He studied painting
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A two-part exhibition of George Condo’s pastel work, ‘Pastels,’ spanning Sprüth Magers and Hauser & Wirth in New York City, gives an insight into the artist’s creative process and unbounded inventiveness. It is Condo’s intention to test the limits of improvisation within this medium by employing plaster, colorful fields, and dramatic pastel gestures without preparation,
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Drone music, in all its timeless forms, can be a great comfort. It would be natural to view Perverts, the daring follow-up to Ethel Cain’s 2022 breakout Preacher’s Daughter, as a response to, and rejection of, everything about success that might register as noise, not least because it was accompanied by a Tumblr post entitled
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