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Jesu and Sun Kil Moon’s contribution to the 30 Days, 40 Songs campaign is a progressive synth piece that contains a bit of political and technological commentary, but mostly focuses on Mark’s recent experience tributing Lou Reed. The song will presumably appear on the duo’s sophomore record
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Joanna Newsom commemorates the first anniversary of her fantastic 2015 album Divers by sharing a rare outtake that is pretty much of the same quality as most of the material that made the cut.
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Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst benefits from going back to basics here on his latest solo album.
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Lady Gaga’s rootsier sound and image on Joanne is a welcome change of pace, though she doesn’t always commit to the new direction.
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Another lovely piece of baroque pop from Weyes Blood‘s new album Front Row Seat to Earth, which drops October 21 via Mexican Summer.
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Lady Gaga unexpectedly pulls off a folksy ballad with this new single from her forthcoming album Joanne, out October 21 via Interscope.
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Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor returns with her best set of songs in a while.
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Bon Iver returns with an attempt at fusing glitchy electronics and indie folk balladry.
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Pink Guy drops another scorching single as Pink Season draws ever closer.
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds return with one of the most despondent albums in their discography.