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Read more: Dev, Disco, and the Deep End: Echoes of True
Dev, Disco, and the Deep End: Echoes of True
Solange’s True is one of the most slept-on records of the 2010s. With Dev Hynes at the controls, it channels deep house, boogie, and post-disco into a breakup record you can dance to.
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Read more: Is That Band Even Real? AI-Generated Music and the Disappearing Line Between Real and Synthetic
Is That Band Even Real? AI-Generated Music and the Disappearing Line Between Real and Synthetic
Nick Hustles isn’t a real person. Neither is Velvet Sundown. As AI-generated bands rack up streams, we’re forced to confront a new reality: what if the music we love isn’t human at all?Read more -
Read more: Addison Rae’s Left-Field Debut
Addison Rae’s Left-Field Debut
Addison Rae’s debut album isn’t what you’d expect. Minimal, moody, and surprisingly left-field, Addison pulls from the textures of club music and lo-fi electronica to deliver something stylish and restrained.
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Read more: Rediscovering Shoegaze: A Genre Reborn
Rediscovering Shoegaze: A Genre Reborn
Shoegaze may have faded from the spotlight in the 1990s, but a new generation is bringing it back. From TikTok to Spotify, the genre has found new relevance in an introspective digital age.
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Read more: Echoes from the Floor: Tracing Shoegaze Origins
Echoes from the Floor: Tracing Shoegaze Origins
Shoegaze emerged from British and Irish indie scenes in the late '80s, defined by layered guitars, soft vocals, and dreamy textures. This post explores how the genre was born and why it still resonates.
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Read more: White Lotus: How Its Music Shapes the Show’s Atmosphere
White Lotus: How Its Music Shapes the Show’s Atmosphere
Have you noticed how the music in White Lotus isn’t just a soundtrack, but a window into a unique moment in history? The show’s blend of traditional Southeast Asian sounds with modern influences isn’t just catchy, it’s a reflection of a major cultural shift that happened in Thailand during the 1960s.
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