Music
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The DJ who was a godfather of hip-hop
Feature Afrika Bambaataa shaped the New York sound at street parties
By The Week US Published
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Kanye West: was it right to ban him from the UK?
Talking Point Not everyone is convinced by Ye’s attempt to make a clean break from his history of antisemitism
By The Week UK Published
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Music reviews: Angine de Poitrine, Thundercat, and Courtney Barnett
Feature ‘Vol. II,’ ‘Distracted,’ and ‘Creature of Habit’
By The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Ye, Raye, and Flea
Feature ‘Bully,’ ‘This Music May Contain Hope,’ and ‘Honora’
By The Week US Published
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Pepsi quits London festival amid Ye criticism
Speed Read Pressure has been mounting for Ye to be pulled from his headlining role
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The most notable records broken by Taylor Swift
In Depth The pop star has cemented herself as one of the century's most popular artists
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Music reviews: BTS, Luke Combs, and Grace Ives
Feature ‘Arirang,’ ‘The Way I Am,’ and ‘Girlfriend’
By The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Jack Harlow, The Black Crowes, and Kim Gordon
Feature ‘Monica,’ ‘A Pound of Feathers,’ and ‘Play Me’
By The Week US Published
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The best music tours to book in 2026
The Week Recommends The hottest tickets of the year, from Harry Styles to Olivia Dean
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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10 concert tours to see in spring 2026
The Week Recommends Ring in some live music with concerts from Don Toliver, PinkPantheress and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Harry Styles, Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, and Waterbaby
Feature ‘Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally,’ ‘Mutiny After Midnight,’ and ‘Memory Be a Blade’
By The Week US Published
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10 upcoming albums to stream in the spring breeze
the week recommends As the snow melts and the temperature pops, enjoy the better weather with a selection of new music
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Bruno Mars, Mitski, and Gorillaz
Feature ‘The Romantic,’ ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,’ and ‘The Mountain’
By The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Charli XCX, Megan Moroney, and Mumford & Sons
Feature ‘Wuthering Heights,’ ‘Cloud 9,’ and ‘Prizefighter’
By The Week US Published
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