From lyrics to genre, critics utilize various criteria to determine the legitimacy of an artist — but for certain artists, the demographic makeup of their fanbase could decide whether to label them as “serious musicians.”
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The rap-metal band’s return to the music scene during an election year is a perfect example of the complicated relationship between music and politics.
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Iggy Pop and Cage the Elephant surprised fans when they announced a collaboration on new single “Broken Boy.” Their collaboration was nothing radical, proving they are the perfect blend.
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The Australian pop rock singer-songwriter discusses freeing herself from the pressures of perfection with her latest release, the pointedly titled Hello, I’m Doing My Best.
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The Weeknd grapples with his usual hedonistic subject matter while masterfully maintaining his sound in perhaps his most experimental project to date.
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Taken under the wing of rap legends, G.O.O.D. Music artist 070 Shake is now flying on her own.
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The rise of Tame Impala has sparked excitement about the resurfacing of psychedelic music. But while psychedelic music is certainly apparent in popular music today, it has long been this way since its emergence in the 1960s.
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Kendrick Lamar’s jazz-rap opus paints a candid portrait of an African American rapper who struggles with his identity and fame, and its cultural significance only grows in the Trump era.
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Stepping out from his last collaboration with Bad Bunny on Oasis, J Balvin greets the new decade with a colorful take on his sixth studio album.
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We’re bringing the Lonestar State to your earbuds with 10 handpicked Texan artists to check out during Bandcamp’s ongoing fundraiser.
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They say it’s hard to be a successful crossover, but somehow a little white cartoon dog from the beloved video game franchise “Animal Crossing” manages to make it seem like dabbling in every genre is just that easy.
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Tune in for three hours of our 50 top artists from this year’s South by Southwest music festival line-up.
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Singer-songwriter Mara Connor talks with Afterglow about directing her own music video and standing her ground ahead of the upcoming release of her new EP, No Fun.
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TLDR: It’s time to show up for your favorite artists.
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Say hello to the eight artists we were most excited to see at this year’s music festival.
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On “Beware of the Dogs,” Stella Donnelly voices Australians’ anger at their government’s role in environmental destruction and economic discrimination.
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Jackboy Don Toliver makes sure you’ll have one of his tracks stuck in your head this week.
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Money can’t buy you love, but maybe music can make the silence a little less lonely.
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