Three fresh releases that combine African styles and world culture.
Hozier both relies on his trademarks and explores new depths of his style in his second album, 'Wasteland, Baby.'
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The type of song that makes you feel woozy or that you should be sipping a strong drink to.
Turns out punk music makes for an excellent baking soundtrack.
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He's got his feet planted in both realms — musician and writer/journalist.
The 50th anniversary should be an absolute blowout.
Stranded on a deserted island? With an album that's as invigorating as it is soothing, you might just get through it.
What if the Beatles never existed... but Ed Sheeran did?
A unique marriage of crime and music.
Bombino or Yiddish Glory? Or a surprise win by Diawara?
Arctic Monkeys? Beck? St. Vincent?
Jorja Smith, Dua Lipa, H.E.R. and Margo Price lead the nominees in this always interesting category.
Before you hibernate, add these tunes to your playlist.
More trouble for the controversial star.
The New York City punk band rings in the new year with good old in-your-face anger.
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