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Before the news that the Kennedy Center was being renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, there was already a slew of protests after Donald Trump appointed himself Kennedy Center chairman, including Ben Folds resigning as National Symphony Orchestra’s Artistic Advisor. Now the protests are reaching a fever pitch, and the Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center after 55 years. The …

Many musicians are using their platforms to speak up against the recent murder of Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good by ICE. That includes Neil Young, who is sharing op-eds on his website. The post Neil Young Addresses Minneapolis ICE Shooting In Op-Eds: “Wake Up People!” appeared first on Stereogum.

Here’s when Heated Rivalry is coming to Brazil, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Read more below. The post When is Heated Rivalry Coming to Latin America? appeared first on Remezcla.

At the end of month, Ari Lennox is releasing her third studio album Vacancy. We’ve heard the title track and the single “Under The Moon.” Today she’s three for three with another called “Twin Flame.” It was produced by Tommy “TBHits” Brown and Leather Jacket. Whereas “Under The Moon” had some sensual doo-wop flare to… The post Ari Lennox – …

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to members on Spotify and Apple Music, …

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Today South London artist just lil shared an entrancing club gem “Come Tru.” In her words it’s “a whirlwind romance anthem.” I couldn’t have put it better myself. The track was produced by Ludwig A.F. and previews her forthcoming EP distant shade that’s out in February. Affectionate phrases like “Must be a dream come true”… The post just lil – …

The Richmond noise-rock duo White Beast have given us exactly one song per year since their 2023 debut album: 2024’s “Jakarta Is Coming” and 2025’s “Servant.” Today we get their first (and fortunately not last) song of 2026, a heaving rager called “Cooked.” “Cooked” is the lead single from a new White Beast album called… The post White Beast – …

I’m so drawn to Jenny Marie Sabel’s warm, tender voice. The Konradsen singer’s vocals evoke comfort and coziness, almost without fail. It holds true at the start of the Norwegian folk-pop band’s new song “Efficiency.” But despite doing one thing exceptionally well, Konradsen can still surprise me sometimes. “Efficiency,” a collaboration with fellow Oslo artist… The post Konradsen – “Efficiency” …