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  • Sep 18 Album Reviews

    Maruja - Pain to Power

    Maruja - Pain to Power

    The Needle Drop

    Pain to Power gets a bit samey as it enters the homestretch, but it's still a very exciting and ambitious debut that was well worth the wait.

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  • Sep 17 Opinion

    The Battle Against AI on Streaming

    The Battle Against AI on Streaming

    The Needle Drop

    Our recent tier list of all the major music streaming platforms has gotten a bit of attention, to the point that we're today joined by Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier to talk about ways of dealing with AI-generated music on streaming services.

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  • Sep 17 Opinion

    I'm Not Mean Enough

    I'm Not Mean Enough

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    Talking about if music critics have gotten too nice with Kelefa Sanneh.

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  • Sep 17 Opinion

    GREAT ALBUMS: September 2025

    GREAT ALBUMS: September 2025

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    A roundup of Anthony's favorite albums from the past month or so. The music and reviews are linked below in order of appearance.

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  • Sep 16 Album Reviews

    twenty one pilots - Breach

    twenty one pilots - Breach

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    While Breach could have more boldly capped off this lengthy chapter of the duo's career, it delivers at least a handful of truly great tracks.

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  • Sep 16 Album Reviews

    Street Sects | Street Sex - Dry Drunk | Full Color Eclipse (SPLIT GUEST REVIEW)

    Street Sects | Street Sex - Dry Drunk | Full Color Eclipse (SPLIT GUEST REVIEW)

    The Needle Drop, Colin Dempsey

    Street Sects are back with a bit of a return to form, as well as a mildly interesting detour.

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  • Sep 15 Opinion

    Gorillaz, Drake, Jane Remover, Limp Bizkit | Weekly Track Roundup: 9/14/25

    Gorillaz, Drake, Jane Remover, Limp Bizkit | Weekly Track Roundup: 9/14/25

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    The week behind!

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  • Sep 12 Album Reviews

    sombr - I Barely Know Her

    sombr - I Barely Know Her

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    A very promising starting point for sombr.

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  • Sep 11 Opinion

    The Young Thug Situation Got Crazier

    The Young Thug Situation Got Crazier

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    Update on the Young Thug situation.

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  • Sep 11 Album Reviews

    Ho99o9 - Tomorrow We Escape

    Ho99o9 - Tomorrow We Escape

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    Pretty much every track is a banger.

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