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  • Sep 17 Opinion

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    sombr - I Barely Know Her

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    A very promising starting point for sombr.

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  • Sep 11 Opinion

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    The Young Thug Situation Got Crazier

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    Update on the Young Thug situation.

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  • Sep 11 Album Reviews

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    Ho99o9 - Tomorrow We Escape

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    Pretty much every track is a banger.

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  • Sep 10 News

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    La Dispute - No One Was Driving the Car

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    It takes a while for La Dispute to find their footing on No One Was Driving the Car, but once they do they're sounding as inspired and fiery as ever.

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