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fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music

How Dave Brubeck's Time Out Changed Jazz

Polyphonic's new video essay brings fresh perspective to iconic jazz albums and their historical significance in American culture.

2 hours ago

Berlin music

Read an extract from Peter Brotzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution And The Politics Of Improvisation - The Wire

Peter Brötzmann shares a rich emotional connection with Albert Ayler's music, acknowledging both similarity and distinct paths in their improvisational styles.

Music production

Hip-Hop for the Infinite Scroll

Playboi Carti's music reflects a unique storytelling approach within the evolving landscape of hip-hop, merging party vibes with deeper narratives.

1 week ago

Music production

Ken Carson: More Chaos

Ken Carson's 'Dismantled' features jarring lyrics juxtaposed with a solid sonic presence, raising troubling implications around themes of violence and gender.

Digital life

Eminem and LL Cool J Duel in Speedy Raps, and 9 More New Songs

LL Cool J and Eminem showcase high-speed, articulated rhymes in 'Murdergram Deux', blending boasts and wordplay in a dynamic production.

Sophie's track 'Exhilarate' innovatively warps big-room trance conventions, culminating in a unique transformation in sound and structure.

fromVulture

Music production

Playboi Carti Gets Lost in the Music

Playboi Carti's music embodies chaos and nonchalance, diverging from traditional norms to create a unique and unpredictable experience.

Music production

How to Make Playboi Carti's Music a Better Album

Playboi Carti's new album showcases electric raps and chaotic energy, appealing to diverse listeners but suffering from inconsistency.

fromThe Atlantic

Music production

Hip-Hop for the Infinite Scroll

Playboi Carti's music reflects a unique storytelling approach within the evolving landscape of hip-hop, merging party vibes with deeper narratives.

1 week ago

Music production

Ken Carson: More Chaos

Ken Carson's 'Dismantled' features jarring lyrics juxtaposed with a solid sonic presence, raising troubling implications around themes of violence and gender.

Digital life

Eminem and LL Cool J Duel in Speedy Raps, and 9 More New Songs

LL Cool J and Eminem showcase high-speed, articulated rhymes in 'Murdergram Deux', blending boasts and wordplay in a dynamic production.

Sophie's track 'Exhilarate' innovatively warps big-room trance conventions, culminating in a unique transformation in sound and structure.

fromVulture

Music production

Playboi Carti Gets Lost in the Music

Playboi Carti's music embodies chaos and nonchalance, diverging from traditional norms to create a unique and unpredictable experience.

Music production

How to Make Playboi Carti's Music a Better Album

Playboi Carti's new album showcases electric raps and chaotic energy, appealing to diverse listeners but suffering from inconsistency.

Does Lady Gaga's New Song Really Sound Like Taylor Swift?

"How Bad Do U Want Me" showcases a shift in Lady Gaga's sound, drawing comparisons to Taylor Swift's work, igniting fan speculation about a collaboration.

2 weeks ago

Music

Video: Song of the Week: Who Is Tate McRae?

Tate McRae's latest song revives early 2000s pop nostalgia, drawing parallels to iconic tracks while establishing her unique sound.

Music

Song of the Week: "Disease" Is the Pop Music Homecoming Lady Gaga Deserves

Lady Gaga's new single "Disease" signifies a powerful return to her pop music roots, blending dark themes with her signature vocal style.

fromThe New Yorker

Music

With "143," Katy Perry Is No Longer In On the Joke

Katy Perry's music celebrates playful frivolity and camp, standing out in an industry often marked by seriousness and ego.

Music

fromVulture

Does Lady Gaga's New Song Really Sound Like Taylor Swift?

"How Bad Do U Want Me" showcases a shift in Lady Gaga's sound, drawing comparisons to Taylor Swift's work, igniting fan speculation about a collaboration.

2 weeks ago

Music

Video: Song of the Week: Who Is Tate McRae?

Tate McRae's latest song revives early 2000s pop nostalgia, drawing parallels to iconic tracks while establishing her unique sound.

Music

Song of the Week: "Disease" Is the Pop Music Homecoming Lady Gaga Deserves

Lady Gaga's new single "Disease" signifies a powerful return to her pop music roots, blending dark themes with her signature vocal style.

fromThe New Yorker

Music

With "143," Katy Perry Is No Longer In On the Joke

Katy Perry's music celebrates playful frivolity and camp, standing out in an industry often marked by seriousness and ego.

more#pop-music

#the-beatles

London music

John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies

The Beatles' music gains deeper meanings over time, influenced by new generations of listeners.

Berlin music

The Experimental Movement That Created The Beatles' Weirdest Song, "Revolution 9"

'Revolution 9' is a significant avant-garde piece by The Beatles, despite being less popular among mainstream listeners.

Online learning

The Amazing Recording History of The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun"

George Harrison's 'Here Comes the Sun' is the most streamed Beatles song on Spotify, surpassing other iconic tracks.

London music

John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies

The Beatles' music gains deeper meanings over time, influenced by new generations of listeners.

Berlin music

The Experimental Movement That Created The Beatles' Weirdest Song, "Revolution 9"

'Revolution 9' is a significant avant-garde piece by The Beatles, despite being less popular among mainstream listeners.

Online learning

The Amazing Recording History of The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun"

George Harrison's 'Here Comes the Sun' is the most streamed Beatles song on Spotify, surpassing other iconic tracks.

An In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb' Playlist

A March playlist highlights the transition from winter to spring using lion and lamb symbolism in music.

Music production

Nino Paid: Love Me As I Am

Nino Paid's music blends emotional sensitivity with gritty street rap, exploring themes of trauma and fleeting relevance.

Miscellaneous

Bon Iver: "Everything Is Peaceful Love"

Vernon's music creates beauty from disorientation, blending joy and sorrow into emotionally complex landscapes.

Miscellaneous

The Enduring Magic of BTS' Young Forever: Podcast

The podcast discusses BTS' repackaged album Young Forever, focusing on its new tracks and emotional journey created by the rearranged tracklist.

Kendrick Lamar: "[Untitled]"

Kendrick Lamar's new song explores his conflicted feelings towards fame and cultural issues, illustrating his inner turmoil and desire for change.

Digital life

How Kendrick Lamar's Performances Led Him to the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar's performances are a masterful blend of visual poetry and personal narrative, keeping his audience engaged and challenged.

fromstupidDOPE

Music

Kendrick Lamar Unveils Surprise Album 'GNX' to Cap Off a Stellar 2024 | stupidDOPE

Kendrick Lamar's GNX is a cultural phenomenon that elevates his musical legacy with deep storytelling and thoughtful engagement from fans.

fromLos Angeles Times

Miscellaneous

Kendrick Lamar, after releasing ruthless 'Not Like Us,' says he's not 'an angry person'

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" represents his personal values and identity beyond just a diss track against Drake.

Music

Kendrick Lamar: "[Untitled]"

Kendrick Lamar's new song explores his conflicted feelings towards fame and cultural issues, illustrating his inner turmoil and desire for change.

Digital life

How Kendrick Lamar's Performances Led Him to the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar's performances are a masterful blend of visual poetry and personal narrative, keeping his audience engaged and challenged.

fromstupidDOPE

Music

Kendrick Lamar Unveils Surprise Album 'GNX' to Cap Off a Stellar 2024 | stupidDOPE

Kendrick Lamar's GNX is a cultural phenomenon that elevates his musical legacy with deep storytelling and thoughtful engagement from fans.

fromLos Angeles Times

Miscellaneous

Kendrick Lamar, after releasing ruthless 'Not Like Us,' says he's not 'an angry person'

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" represents his personal values and identity beyond just a diss track against Drake.

Miscellaneous

Chat Pile: Cool World

The songs 'Camcorder' and 'Tape' evoke a voyeuristic fascination with violence and horror.

'Funny Man' showcases Busch's evolution towards more poetic and abstract lyricism.

3 months ago

Digital life

The Ultimate Neko Case Primer

Neko Case's music blends nature and imagination, as expressed deeply in her memoir, shedding new light on her artistry.

Miscellaneous

Chat Pile: Cool World

The songs 'Camcorder' and 'Tape' evoke a voyeuristic fascination with violence and horror.

'Funny Man' showcases Busch's evolution towards more poetic and abstract lyricism.

3 months ago

Digital life

The Ultimate Neko Case Primer

Neko Case's music blends nature and imagination, as expressed deeply in her memoir, shedding new light on her artistry.

more#songwriting

3 months ago

Music

LAZER DIM 700: KEEPIN IT CLOUDY

LAZER DIM 700's music challenges traditional rap norms, blending meme culture with authentic expression.

#album-review

fromThe Ringer

Music

'The Great Impersonator' | Every Single Album: Halsey

Halsey's The Great Impersonator relies heavily on her personal health struggles, questioning the necessity of being a concept album and exploring her artist future.

Music

Wild Pink: Dulling the Horns

The central message of 'Eating the Egg Whole' is that sometimes dreams are meant to be forgotten rather than pursued.

Music

Duster: In Dreams

Duster's music balances reality and illusion, weaving tales that convey deep emotions while also exploring new creative avenues.

Writing

Top of the pips: Fiona Apple's 20 greatest songs ranked!

Apple's rendition of a Beatles song is emotionally resonant, perceived as superior to the original.

Her work encapsulates the exploration of complex themes like love, redemption, and personal freedom.

Miscellaneous

Seefeel: Squared Roots

Seefeel's music embodies a continuous exploration, where each track represents an evolving process rather than a definitive conclusion.

fromThe Ringer

Music

'The Great Impersonator' | Every Single Album: Halsey

Halsey's The Great Impersonator relies heavily on her personal health struggles, questioning the necessity of being a concept album and exploring her artist future.

Music

Wild Pink: Dulling the Horns

The central message of 'Eating the Egg Whole' is that sometimes dreams are meant to be forgotten rather than pursued.

Music

Duster: In Dreams

Duster's music balances reality and illusion, weaving tales that convey deep emotions while also exploring new creative avenues.

Writing

Top of the pips: Fiona Apple's 20 greatest songs ranked!

Apple's rendition of a Beatles song is emotionally resonant, perceived as superior to the original.

Her work encapsulates the exploration of complex themes like love, redemption, and personal freedom.

Miscellaneous

Seefeel: Squared Roots

Seefeel's music embodies a continuous exploration, where each track represents an evolving process rather than a definitive conclusion.

The 50 Best Original Christmas Songs Since 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' is the ultimate Christmas song, overshadowing modern tracks despite their quality.

Writing

The 50 best albums of 2024: No 3 Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft

Eilish's album addresses complex themes of body image, celebrity, and relationships with introspective lyrics and standout musical arrangements.

Miscellaneous

Bill Callahan / Smog: The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan's "Smog" Dec. 10, 2001 Peel Session EP

Bill Callahan's music captures the struggle between beauty and darkness, reflecting his journey through personal demons and artistic evolution.

Miscellaneous

Boldy James / Harry Fraud: The Bricktionary

Boldy's rap style combines deep reflections with street experiences, revealing the transient nature of life and relationships.

Miscellaneous

Tall tales, campfire singalongs and Oldham slang: the White Stripes' 20 best songs ranked!

The White Stripes' music uniquely blends protest themes with electrifying sound and personal expression, showcasing both Jack and Meg's talents.

Music

Anger is an energy! Stars and writers on the songs that define punk spirit

The article explores the raw and visceral nature of punk music, highlighting its emotional honesty through vivid imagery and rejection of boundaries.

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

Miscellaneous

Oli Chang Pleads Us to Take Better Care of Our "Big & Blue" - KALTBLUT Magazine

Oli Chang's "Big & Blue" reflects on love strained by environmental crises, particularly plastic pollution, evoking personal fears of the future.

#new-music

Music

Songs of the Week: Tyler, the Creator and FKA twigs Build Out Their New Concept Albums with Poise

Tyler, the Creator teases his upcoming album CHROMAKOPIA with an enigmatic video, sparking curiosity about the direction of his music.

Writing

The Cure: Alone review majestically wreathed in misery and despair

The Cure's upcoming album suggests a return to darker, more existential themes, reminiscent of their classic work.

Music

Songs of the Week: Tyler, the Creator and FKA twigs Build Out Their New Concept Albums with Poise

Tyler, the Creator teases his upcoming album CHROMAKOPIA with an enigmatic video, sparking curiosity about the direction of his music.

Writing

The Cure: Alone review majestically wreathed in misery and despair

The Cure's upcoming album suggests a return to darker, more existential themes, reminiscent of their classic work.

more#new-music

Writing

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of September 2024

Death metal's themes may seem negative, but they often serve as a means to process guilt and understand harm in a deeper way.

Music

Still casting a spell: Broadcast's 20 best songs ranked!

Broadcast's last album before Trish Keenan's death showcased their unique sound collage approach, emphasizing their ability to create compelling music up to their final days.

Writing

Jamie xx: In Waves

Jamie xx's latest album, In Waves, showcases his mastery of minimalism and dancefloor pleasure, marking a significant return in his music career.

Music

The Weeknd: Dancing in the Flames review another apocalyptic romance, and another surefire hit

The Weeknd continues to explore dark themes while revealing complex emotions in his upcoming project. Retirement is still a question mark for him.

fromMail Online

9 months ago

Music

Song melodies have become simpler over the last 70 years, study finds

Song melodies have become simpler since the 1950s.