Our latest cover story is with This Is Lorelei's Nate Amos. He talks with us about his tree-or-chair theory of songwriting, not fearing the sophomore slump, and the struggle to slow down on his latest album, The Singer in My Band

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From its longstanding hip-hop scene to its Motown history, here are the 10 best songs about Michigan ever made.

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“Video Killed the Radio Star” topped the UK singles chart and launched MTV, but the Buggles' debut album is better than the trivia facts suggest.

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Television guitarist Richard Lloyd has passed away at age 75 after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma.

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Chastity Belt's soft, contemplative sixth LP celebrates the platonic relationships that have kept them afloat in an impossible world.

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Cream's half-hearted sendoff featured one of its best songs sandwiched between poorly-captured live recordings and decentralized studio cuts. Check out today's Time Capsule ⬇️

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The new albums from Twisted Teens, Katie Dey, Willi Carlisle should be at the top of your queue today. Tap in and find a new obsession.

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Macklemore named 9 venues that he said had refuse to host him after learning that his concerts would benefit Palestine.

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Sufjan Stevens' new Christmas compilation is an extensive diary of his decades-long musical quests. It’s also a far-reaching look into Christmas’ greater profundity, a celebration of life in the face of death.

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Macklemore accuses American arenas of turning down Free Palestine Tour

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Hudson Freeman's first album with a label has a certain impenetrability: its rough, sticky, staticky analog twang can be broken through only with time and patience.

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Sufjan Stevens' new yuletide compilation is a far-reaching look into Christmas’ greater profundity, a celebration of life in the face of death.

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Cynthia Nixon hints at Olivia Rodrigo Christmas album

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Hudson Freeman's first album with a label has a certain impenetrability: its rough, sticky, staticky analog twang can be broken through only with time and patience.

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Dolly Parton estate moves to dismiss its lawsuit against her nephew, Bryan Seaver

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Sha Ray and DJ Haram stop by to talk touring, censorship, and the mutual fandom that spawned their collab album, 'Critical Thot.'

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Grimes to star in the first AI film to get a theatrical release

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Nile Rodgers calls critics of his AI usage “hypocritical”

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Slayyyter is crushing in new single “hey boyyy”

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Elton John and CMAT are teaming up on a new recording of John’s holiday classic, “Step Into Christmas.”

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An upcoming reissue of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' will celebrate the album's 50th anniversary with live footage and unreleased tracks, including Roger Waters’ “Young Nicholas Jon.”

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