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  1. Read more: Dev, Disco, and the Deep End: Echoes of True
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    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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  2. 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

    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?

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  3. Read more: Addison Rae’s Left-Field Debut
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    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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  4. Read more: Rediscovering Shoegaze: A Genre Reborn
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    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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  5. Read more: Echoes from the Floor: Tracing Shoegaze Origins
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    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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  6. Read more: White Lotus: How Its Music Shapes the Show’s Atmosphere
    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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