Music
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Music reviews: Rosalía and Mavis Staples
feature “Lux” and “Sad and Beautiful World”
By The Week US Published
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Has 21st-century culture become too bland?
Under The Radar New book argues that the algorithm has killed creative originality
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Rosalía and the rise of nunmania
Under The Radar It may just be a ‘seasonal spike’ but Spain is ‘enthralled’ with all things nun
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The best UK music tours in 2025: from Lorde to Loyle Carner
The Week Recommends The bands and singers to catch live, while you still can
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The Week Unwrapped: Are British rappers the world’s best?
Podcast Plus can the Maldives quit smoking? And can whales lead us to immortality?
By The Week UK Published
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Peter Doig: House of Music – an ‘eccentric and entrancing’ show
The Week Recommends The artist combines his ‘twin passions’ of music and painting at the Serpentine Gallery
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West End Girl: a ‘tremendously touching’ break-up album
The Week Recommends Lily Allen’s unfiltered new work is ‘littered with relatable moments’
By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published
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R&B singer D’Angelo
Feature A reclusive visionary who transformed the genre
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Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley
Feature The rocker who shot fireworks from his guitar
By The Week US Published
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‘Social media is the new tabloid’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Olivia Dean, Madi Diaz, and Hannah Frances
Feature “The Art of Loving,” “Fatal Optimist,” and “Nested in Tangles”
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Taylor Swift’s Showgirl: Much glitter, little gold
Feature Swift’s new album has broken records, but critics say she may have gotten herself creatively stuck
By The Week US Published
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How to save on tickets to concerts and other events
The Explainer See your favorite artist without breaking the bank
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Music reviews: Geese, Jeff Tweedy, and Mariah Carey
Feature “Getting Killed,” “Twilight Override,” and “Here for It All”
By The Week US Published
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