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Only Heaven Knows how she does it again

Coming off an outstanding year on TikTok, Pinkpantheress returns from her debut EP 'to hell with it' with her first full album release 'Heaven Knows'. While her songwriting may have needed a bit more effort, the drum and bass beats and Y2K vibes are a quality listen through and through.


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Doja Cat has gone to the dark side

Coming after a sizeable break and a hellish rollout campaign, Doja Cat scares with a new look and a not so new sound on Scarlet. With a focus on rap and hip-hop, Scarlet has some hits, some misses, and a whole lot of red.



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Despite our Inhospitality, Mitski brings us together

With a consistency that borders on the preternatural, Mitski releases yet another amazing album full of beautiful production and gorgeous sincerity. Following a shift to the electronic Laurel Hell, Mitski changes paths again delivering an indie, folk, and sometimes country record that dazzles.  




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Paramore’s ‘This is Why’ craves creativity

Despite years of hype and a legacy of classic emo bangers, Paramore resurfaces with a recycled and uninspired new album. Delivering little in the way of new style, This Is Why falls flat across Paramore's discography.


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Weyes Blood delivers more than just a glowing heart

After crafting one of the greatest albums of the last decade, Weyes Blood continues her dominance on baroque pop with her sequel project And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow. She delivers once more a hauntingly beautiful project full of gorgeous melodies.