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  • Feb 19 News

    Wishy announce 'Planet Popstar' EP, share new single

    Wishy announce 'Planet Popstar' EP, share new single

    Leah Bess

    The new EP (named after Nintendo character Kirby's home planet) is out April 25.

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  • Feb 18 Editorial

    Five Hidden Gems of the 2020s (So Far)

    Five Hidden Gems of the 2020s (So Far)

    Leah Bess

    These five records are all fantastic femme-fronted indie rock gems that deserve more love from the first half of the 2020s.

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  • Feb 12 News

    PUP announce new album, share "Hallways"

    PUP announce new album, share "Hallways"

    Leah Bess

    Toronto punk heroes PUP will release their highly anticipated forthcoming album Who Will Look After The Dogs? On May 2nd via Little Dipper / Rise Records

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  • Feb 12 News

    Grimes responds to Elon Musk’s political use of their son X Æ A-Xii

    Grimes responds to Elon Musk’s political use of their son X Æ A-Xii

    Leah Bess

    Elon Musk stopped by the oval office to speak to the press alongside President Trump and X Æ A-Xii, his first child with Grimes.

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  • Feb 11 Editorial

    12 Record Store Day releases we're especially excited for

    12 Record Store Day releases we're especially excited for

    Jeremy J. Fisette, Leah Bess, Lurk, Dylan Tarre, Wade Stokan, Victoria Borlando, Tyler Roland, Andy Steiner, Colin Dempsey, Alex Peterson, Thomas Stremfel, Steve Acedo

    A roundup of some RSD releases we want to draw your attention to.

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  • Feb 6 News

    Record Store Day announces 2025 releases

    Record Store Day announces 2025 releases

    Leah Bess

    Check out the massive list now!

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  • Feb 3 News

    Has pop music turned a new leaf? Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish shut out at 2025 Grammys

    Has pop music turned a new leaf? Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish shut out at 2025 Grammys

    Leah Bess

    Eilish netted seven nominations while Swift got six.

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  • Feb 2 News

    Chappell Roan demands healthcare for artists: "Labels, we got you, but do you got us?"

    Chappell Roan demands healthcare for artists: "Labels, we got you, but do you got us?"

    Leah Bess

    During her acceptance speech, she read from a notebook, urging record labels to provide healthcare to their artists.

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  • Feb 2 News

    It's a tie? Best Progressive R&B Album Grammy has two winners

    It's a tie? Best Progressive R&B Album Grammy has two winners

    Leah Bess

    So Glad To Know by Avery Sunshine and Why Lawd? by Knxledge and Anderson .Paak have tied in Grammy voting.

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  • Jan 29 News

    Watch MJ Lenderman's NPR TinyDesk, catch new tour dates

    Watch MJ Lenderman's NPR TinyDesk, catch new tour dates

    Leah Bess

    It's the artist's second appearance at the desk within a year.

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