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Smokin Grooves announces 2018 lineup (Erykah Badu, Miguel, NxWorries, more)
The hip hop/R&B fest also includes Jhene Aiko, a collaborative set between The Roots and Busta Rhymes, Thundercat, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Madlib, and more.
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Courtney Barnett made a tour playlist (listen)
The playlist includes music by Big Thief, Camp Cope, Lizzo, Waxahatchee, Torres, St. Vincent, Bjork, Aldous Harding, Sheer Mag, Vagabon, Angel Olsen, Joni Mitchell, and more.
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listen to Jazmine Sullivan’s new song for ‘Insecure’ (and the great S1 soundtrack)
HBO's 'Insecure' always has incredible music, thanks to music supervisor Kier Lehman, the show's composer Raphael Saadiq, and the show's creator, co-writer and star Issa Rae. Season one also featured Solange as a music consultant.
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Anderson .Paak opening Bruno Mars tour, has new videos
Watch Anderson cover Thundercat with Pharrell, and do a live-in-studio session with his NxWorries project.
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Cam Boucher (Sorority Noise, Old Gray) lists his favorite albums of 2016
Cam Boucher has had quite the year, with his band Sorority Noise releasing an EP, signing to Triple Crown, and releasing a split with TWIABP, plus his band Old Gray just released their new album Slow Burn...
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Pitchfork’s Top 50 Albums of 2016
Both Knowles sisters are in the top 3. Can you guess which one is #1?
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Monster Rally released ‘Mystery Cove’ (watch “Full Sail” video), tells us his Top 10 LPs of 2016
The "Full Sail" video finally answers the question, "What do cats dream about?"
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Pitchfork’s Top Pop & R&B Albums of 2016
The definition of "pop and R&B" continues to blur, which is how Olga Bell and Beyonce can end up on a list that highlights the same genre.
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Complex’s Top Albums of 2016
The rap/R&B-heavy list has indie rock representation from Mitski and Angel Olsen, and guess who's #1?
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Five Notable Releases of the Week (10/21)
Two '90s-emo veterans, two cult-folk legends, and one of 2016's biggest breakout artists.