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Dissecting the ‘Cowboy Carter’ Cover: Beyoncé’s Yeehaw Agenda

On Tuesday, the pop star revealed her new album’s cover, a constellation of country signifiers reminding fans of her Texas…

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Vampire Weekend Did Not Make a ‘Doom and Gloom Record’

From the first seconds of Vampire Weekend’s new album, “Only God Was Above Us,” it’s clear that something has changed.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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