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Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals Keep It Concerningly Real on “Sometimes, Papi Chulo”
The Baltimore duo triumphs over depression and anxiety with a heavy cumbia rap
Does Bruno Mars Know “Fat Juicy & Wet” Is Not About a Hamburger?
On the questionable eroticism of the pop star’s new track with Sexyy Red
Italian Darkwave Producer Torba Scratches the NIN Itch with “Dare”
A dungeon-ready dance highlight from a former touring member of the Soft Moon
‘Balloonerism’ Is a Fitting Final Piece of the Mac Miller Puzzle
The late Pittsburgh rapper’s second posthumous album, recorded a decade ago, sheds new light on his artistic evolution.
Annette Peacock’s “I’m the One” Is an Avant-Funk Affirmation for the Ages
The singer, songwriter, and synth pioneer’s epic 1972 track is an audacious dispatch from an artist restlessly committed to music’s frontiers.
This Rap Song Is for Anyone Who’s Ever Had a Neighbor From Hell
On “Zugzwang,” underground rappers Miles Cooke and Defcee tell their building mates how they really feel.
Ethel Cain Is Not Here for Your Amusement
With ‘Perverts,’ the spectral artist rejects encroaching fame with noisy static and echoes from the void.
LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker” Will Have You Bent and Swerving
The basketball player-turned-rapper’s new single is less embarrassing than you might expect.
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The superstar finds freedom amid his homeland’s glories and struggles on ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos.’
How Maze’s “Joy and Pain” Earned a Permanent Spot in the Black American Songbook
The soul band’s signature 1980 track taps into the small and fragile pleasures of enduring.
ML Buch’s Glistening Sound Bath Heals Brooklyn
The experimental-pop musician’s live show was a merciful reminder to slow the hell down.
