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Despite early misgivings about playing live, Leonard Cohen was a magnificent performer throughout his life.
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The Colombian-born electronic musician is not only really good and likely new to you—her Polaris Prize win points a national spotlight on Latinx representation across Canada.
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He talks about working with Jude Law, (kind of) basing a cartoon character on Taylor Swift, and trying to maintain a sense of artistic purpose.
View ArticleThe 20 Best Onion Articles About Music
“Area Bass Player Fellated” and other headlines we share around the Pitchfork office
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Following the passing of the modern day soul icon, revisit some of Bradley’s most powerful moments
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His late-in-life success was the result of not just talent, but an ability to never lose sight of joy and connection.
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The rise of Cardi B and “Bodak Yellow” is about finding an audience on your own terms.
View ArticleTorres on Why Respecting Your Body Will Bring You Happiness
Trust her, she wrote a whole album about it.
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