Out of the tumultuous American experience, B.J. Barham and his band American Aquarium continue to carve a unique path with their blend of pointed, sometimes polarizing, yet often gentle musings. On stage, they perform with the intensity of musical warriors,

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Lorde’s rise to fame was meteoric, with her debut single “Royals” catapulting her to international stardom at just 16. Her first two albums, *Pure Heroine* and *Melodrama*, solidified her status as a pop phenomenon, celebrated for her sharp lyrical insights

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When Billie Eilish won Record of the Year at the Grammys this past March, she dedicated most of her acceptance speech to Megan Thee Stallion, expressing her admiration and insisting that Megan deserved the award. Eilish’s humility and genuine appreciation

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This past weekend, downtown Chicago buzzed with excitement as thousands of fans flocked to Grant Park for Lollapalooza. For many, it marked the long-awaited return to live music after the pandemic halted concerts in March 2020. Despite concerns over rising

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Laura Mvula first appeared on the R&B scene nine years ago with a commanding presence, captivating audiences with her vast vocal range and introspective lyrics. Her debut album, *Sing to the Moon*, garnered widespread acclaim and a Mercury Prize nomination

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Boygenius’ first full-length album opens with the minimalist, 81-second track “Without You Without Them,” which features the harmonizing voices of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker in a space of low fidelity. This track hints at the intimate, understated

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