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  • Aug 26 Editorial

    20 Turning 20 in 2026

    20 Turning 20 in 2026

    Jeremy J. Fisette, Leah Bess, Tony Le Calvez, Daniel Aaron, Aaron Cousin, Daniel Gonçalves Benítez, Tyler Roland, Matt Keenan, Amanda Cavalcanti, Jordan Goodman, Ricky Adams, Drew P. Simmons, Victoria Borlando, Christian Potter, Brandon Cortez

    We take a look back at an eclectic mix of records turning 20 this year, from Amy Winehouse to Joanna Newsom, from Alexisonfire to Sonic Youth, and more. Dig in!

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  • Aug 24 Editorial

    Sleeper Hit Support Group: "nowhere, nobody" by Ariana Grande

    Sleeper Hit Support Group: "nowhere, nobody" by Ariana Grande

    Leah Bess

    It may be petal's most inspired offering. But I know Grande can do better.

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  • Aug 14 Editorial

    Today's Release Highlights (8/14/26)

    Today's Release Highlights (8/14/26)

    Jeremy J. Fisette, Ricky Adams, Alan Pedder, Leah Bess, Daniel Aaron

    Welcome to another installment of Today's Release Highlights, where the TND writers room gathers up some brand new projects they want to draw your eyes and ears to. This week, we have eight new releases we'd like to key you into as you head into the

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  • Aug 12 Editorial

    Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Hands Up" by Jelly Roll

    Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Hands Up" by Jelly Roll

    Leah Bess

    A couple days late, but we didn't want to ignore Jelly!!!

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  • Aug 6 News

    Phoebe Bridgers announces planetarium-hosted 'Lost Weekend' listening parties

    Phoebe Bridgers announces planetarium-hosted 'Lost Weekend' listening parties

    Leah Bess

    Like her run of pop-up shows and upcoming tour, the listening events will be device-free and accompanied by original visual accompaniments.

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  • Aug 6 News

    Joel Madden takes an axe to music journalism, then joins Hilary Duff onstage

    Joel Madden takes an axe to music journalism, then joins Hilary Duff onstage

    Leah Bess

    The same day the Good Charlotte frontman's company gutted four long-running music publications, he appeared onstage at ex-girlfriend Hilary Duff's tour.

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  • Aug 6 Interviews

    INTERVIEW: Fat, Evil Children are just getting started

    INTERVIEW: Fat, Evil Children are just getting started

    Leah Bess

    Leah Bess sits down with the rising four-piece.

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  • Aug 3 Editorial

    Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Kingdom of Fear" by Cameron Whitcomb

    Sleeper Hit Support Group: "Kingdom of Fear" by Cameron Whitcomb

    Leah Bess

    Like Kahan, the music Whitcomb makes is convincingly personal, but that doesn't necessarily make it particularly inspired.

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  • Jul 29 News

    BTS boycott Grammys in the wake of newly introduced "Asian Pop" category

    BTS boycott Grammys in the wake of newly introduced "Asian Pop" category

    Leah Bess

    "I hope music itself can be heard and loved rather than being distinguished by region or language," the members stated on Instagram.

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  • Jul 28 Editorial

    TND Staff Favorites of 2026 So Far

    TND Staff Favorites of 2026 So Far

    Jeremy J. Fisette, Alan Pedder, Amanda Cavalcanti, Shaye Frenkel, Thomas Stremfel, Drew P. Simmons, Leah Bess, Victoria Borlando, Daniel Aaron, Andy Steiner, Dana Badii, Tyler Roland, Tony Le Calvez, Jordan Goodman

    The writers dive into some of the best albums of the year so far as we do a little midyear check-in.

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