Jon Pareles
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Towa Bird’s Bouncy Revenge Rock, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Camila Cabello, Wilco, Xavi and others.
James Chance, No Wave and Punk-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 71
With the Contortions and James White and the Blacks, the songwriter and saxophonist set out to challenge musicians and stir up audiences.
Jelly Roll’s Anthem of Perseverance, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Zsela, the Decemberists, Khalid and others.
Angélica Garcia Adds Her First Language, Spanish, For Her Album Gemelo
“Gemelo” is a largely electronic exploration of all kinds of dualities: “With any music I make from now on, I’m going to be writing in...
Billie Eilish Dares to Write (Twisted) Love Songs on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’
“Hit Me Hard and Soft,” her third album, is both concise and far-reaching.
Portishead’s Beth Gibbons Returns Solo, Doleful Yet Determined
With “Lives Outgrown,” her first album of her own songs in 22 years, the pensive voice of the trip-hop group confronts maturity and mortality.
Post Malone Goes Country With Morgan Wallen, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Raveena, Willow, John Cale and others.
On Andra Day’s ‘Cassandra (Cherith),’ a Soaring Voice Reaches Inward
After playing Billie Holiday onscreen, the singer brings jazz virtuosity to songs of her own.
On Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism,’ Romance Is Everything
The English singer and songwriter’s third album, featuring production from Danny L Harle and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, is nonstop ear candy.
Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s Regretful Duet, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Arooj Aftab, Cigarettes After Sex, Claire Rousay and others.