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On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine
The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.
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Ariana Grande Spins Heartbreak Into Gold on ‘Eternal Sunshine’
The pop star sets the end of a romance and the start of a new one to a soundtrack awash in lavish atmosphere and adventurous melodies, with help from Max Martin.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Don Cherry
Listen to favorite songs by an adventurous musician who pushed the boundaries of jazz, selected by writers and musicians including Nailah Hunter, Kieran Hebden and the artist’s son Eagle-Eye Cherry.
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Twice, a K-Pop Girl Group, Tops the Billboard Chart for the First Time
The act’s six-song EP “With You-th” debuts at No. 1, while Morgan Wallen celebrates a year of “One Thing at a Time” by hitting the No. 2 spot.
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Ye Spends a Second Week at No. 1 With ‘Vultures 1’
The rapper once known as Kanye West’s collaborative album with Ty Dolla Sign repeats at the top of the Billboard 200, narrowly defeating an LP from Yeat.
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On the Eve of the Super Bowl, Usher Proves His Mastery
“Coming Home,” his ninth solo album, cruises through every musical challenge.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Strata-East Records
This label founded in 1971 gave Afrocentric and psychedelic jazz a home, and found a breakout hit with Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. Take a guided tour through its deep catalog.
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Have Yourself a Jazzy, or Pop-Punk or Country Little Christmas
Our critics on 10 new holiday albums from Cher, Robert Glasper, Sabrina Carpenter and more.
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Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that made it difficult to stand and perform.
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Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Previews New Music With Ty Dolla Sign
For months, the rapper has teased “Vultures,” his first album since he made a string of antisemitic comments last year. He said the LP will be released Friday.