The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album returns to the pop sound she left in 2019, and explores a familiar subject: how she is perceived, and how she perceives herself.
Author: Jon Caramanica
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Blackpink and the Limits of K-Pop Maximalism
The New York Times – Music:
The genre’s more-is-more moment might be coming to an end, and younger acts like Aespa and NewJeans point a way forward.
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Zach Bryan Is Music’s Most Reluctant New Star
The New York Times – Music:
The Navy veteran — who blends folk, rock and country — has had a breakthrough year with his major-label debut, “American Heartbreak.” But fame isn’t what he’s after.
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My Chemical Romance, Reunited and It Feels So Bruised
The New York Times – Music:
Back on the road after more than a decade, emo’s most theatrical outfit let its songs and fans provide the drama as it revisited its anthems about fearlessness and individuality.
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A Trip Home With Moneybagg Yo, Trap’s New Ambassador
The New York Times – Music:
The 30-year-old artist, whose last album topped the Billboard album chart, has grown into the biggest rap star to emerge from Memphis in a generation. His fifth LP is due this fall.
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Zach Sang, the Ryan Seacrest of the Youth, Wants to Save Radio
The New York Times – Music:
The former syndication star and top-flight interviewer is rebuilding his daily show on Amazon’s new app, Amp.
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Prentiss, 15 and Feeling Deeply
The New York Times – Music:
The dream-pop singer and songwriter from Jackson, Miss., tries out a range of sounds and speaks from the heart on his upcoming debut album, “Crescent.”