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Ed Sheeran’s Perplexing Matisse Tattoo Has Taken Over My Life

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Published: October 22, 2024 14:00

The singer’s unintentionally sexual ink has resided in my dirty mind rent-free for more than a decade.

Kelly Lee Owens Breaks Down Four Perfectly Produced Albums

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Published: October 22, 2024 12:00

From Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ to Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator,’ these are the LP productions that inspire the techno-pop musician most.

The Most Euphoric Needle Drop of the Year Is in ‘Anora’

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Published: October 21, 2024 20:54

Take That’s “Greatest Day (Robin Schulz Rework)” is the EDM anthem I didn’t know I needed.

Tyler, the Creator’s “Noid” Is a Slick Black Sabbath Homage

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Published: October 21, 2024 17:00

But it's the personal touches that make the 'Chromakopia' single really work.

Hip-Hop Journeyman Kurious on His Decades-Long Bond With MF Doom and Never Calling It Quits

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Published: October 21, 2024 12:00

The 54-year-old talks about his new album Majician, which was executive-produced by MF Doom, and why the music industry is failing young artists.

What’s Your Favorite Track One on a Debut Album?

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Published: October 18, 2024 21:00

Welcome to our weekly conversation-starter, Sound Off

Lexa Gates’ “What You Wish For” Is a Deadpan Look at Small-Time Success

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Published: October 18, 2024 19:49

For the Queens-bred rapper and singer, being so cool has its drawbacks.

Let’s All Take a Moment to Luxuriate in the Immaculate Sting-ness of Mk.gee’s “Rockman”

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Published: October 18, 2024 17:09

The unlikely breakout star returns with a minimalist track that lives up to his burgeoning legend.

Haley Heynderickx’s “Gemini” Is Reminder to Stop Hating on Yourself

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Published: October 18, 2024 14:52

The Portland folk-rocker makes going through it sound utterly gorgeous on her new song.

Ka Gave All of Himself at His Pop-Ups

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Published: October 18, 2024 13:39

Remembering the late indie rap hero, who was a scarce public presence but always made time for his devout fans.

The History of Red Hot, the Pioneering Social Change Organization, in 8 Great Songs

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Published: October 17, 2024 14:21

Ahead of ‘Transa,’ a new project for trans charities featuring Sade and André 3000, Red Hot founder John Carlin talks about wrangling Nirvana through Kurt Cobain’s babysitter and accidentally releasing the first-ever Wilco song.

Confessions of a Spotify Vandal

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Published: October 17, 2024 12:00

A folk-pop mischief-maker who goes by Catbreath has collected hundreds of thousands of streams by giving his songs prankish titles like “Chill Music,” “Gym Bangers,” and “My Discover Weekly.”

Is Gavin Rossdale Trying to Kill Me?

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Published: October 17, 2024 05:30

Exhibit A: the promotional photo for the Bush singer's new cooking show, ‘Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles’

At Rap Showcase Crate Sessions, the Beats Are the Stars

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Published: October 16, 2024 15:00

How a couple of young promoters turned their love of Dilla and Madlib into a community-forward space for producers to shine.

Los Campesinos! Leader Gareth David on How to Survive Indie Rock With Your Dignity Intact

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Published: October 16, 2024 12:00

Eighteen years into their career, the UK indie lifers are enjoying their greatest successes while remaining truer than ever to their DIY principles.

Chow Lee’s ‘Sex Drive’ Is Himbo Hedonism at Its Finest

https://www.hearingthings.co/chow-lee-sex-drive-review/

Published: October 14, 2024 18:00

That album cover is just the beginning.

I Still Think About It All the Time

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Published: October 14, 2024 17:50

Twenty-nine brain fizzes on Charli XCX’s ‘Brat,’ the year’s most omnipotent pop album

This One Weird Email Helps Explain the Horrible State of Concert Ticketing

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Published: October 14, 2024 17:39

On the secondary market, tickets are now going for as much as $20,000. Why hasn’t the government stepped in?

100 Songs That Define Our Decade So Far

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Published: October 14, 2024 16:00

Consider this an introduction to our taste, both individually as veteran music journalists and together as Hearing Things.

Mavi Celebrates the Sadness on Tour in Boston

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Published: October 14, 2024 15:00

Backstage and in the crowd at the introspective rapper’s recent show, where his harrowing songs transformed into anthems of overcoming.

Enough With the Shoegaze Revival—Dummy Are Taking It Back to Madchester

https://www.hearingthings.co/dummy-free-energy-review/

Published: October 14, 2024 14:00

The L.A. psychedelic indie rock band surrenders to the beat on ‘Free Energy.’

What Would Sophie Do?

https://www.hearingthings.co/sophie-album-review/

Published: October 14, 2024 13:00

The mortality, and immortality, of the visionary producer’s posthumous album

20 Years of ‘Samurai Champloo,’ the Best Hip-Hop Anime Ever Made

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Published: October 14, 2024 12:00

The influential series opened the door to a world where rap and anime are more intertwined than ever.

Kathleen Hanna Is Still a Riot

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Published: October 14, 2024 02:00

A wide-ranging interview with the iconic punk singer and author about Bikini Kill, abortion, writing a memoir, and more.

Here’s a 10-Hour Playlist of Great Songs That Didn’t Quite Make Our Half-Decade List

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Published: October 14, 2024 00:41

Why stop at 100?

Kassie Krut’s “Reckless” Will Make You Wanna Sell Your Guitar

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Published: October 13, 2024 18:34

The beloved rock band Palm is reborn as a footwork-loving electronic trio—with hooks!