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Music Archive

Archives for July 2017

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July music roundup: 7 must-listen new releases, from Charli XCX to Sylvan EssoJuly music roundup: 7 must-listen new releases, from Charli XCX to Sylvan Esso
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From new pop star singles to reimagined tracks by indie artists, there’s a lot to listen to.

By Bridgett Henwood
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8 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to check out this weekend8 pieces of can’t-miss pop culture to check out this weekend
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From an excellent Bob’s Burgers/Archer mashup to Tyler, the Creator’s new album.

By Vox Culture
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The 2017 VMAs will feature a “Best Fight Against the System” categoryThe 2017 VMAs will feature a “Best Fight Against the System” category
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MTV has rebranded its social justice award and ditched gendered categories to reflect its audience’s “passion and activism.”

By Abbey White
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Watch: Usher does Carpool Karaoke, cleans his Hollywood star. (Nothing but respect.)Watch: Usher does Carpool Karaoke, cleans his Hollywood star. (Nothing but respect.)
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He also teaches James Corden his club walk. Is it just me, or is Carpool Karaoke getting real gimmicky?

By Constance Grady
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Film composer Hans Zimmer has always been a rock star. His live tour proves it.Film composer Hans Zimmer has always been a rock star. His live tour proves it.
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The acclaimed composer behind Inception, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, and so much more is movie music’s reigning rock star.

By Karen Han
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“Despacito” is breaking records, making memes, and crossing cultural barriers“Despacito” is breaking records, making memes, and crossing cultural barriers
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Not bad for the hit of the summer.

By Aja Romano
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8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend8 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Featuring a silly Taylor Swift conspiracy theory, the best 20 minutes of horror we’ve seen in ages, and more.

By Vox Culture
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Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies at 41Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies at 41
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Linkin Park made history as one of the world’s most successful post-grunge rock bands.

By Aja Romano
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10 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend10 can’t-miss pieces of pop culture to catch up on this weekend
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Featuring two of the summer’s best movies so far, an under-the-radar new Netflix release, Andy Samberg’s latest spoof, and more.

By Vox Culture
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By naming their daughter Rumi, Beyonce and Jay-Z honored a centuries-old Persian iconBy naming their daughter Rumi, Beyonce and Jay-Z honored a centuries-old Persian icon
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The Carters’ new daughter is named for a Persian poet who’s influenced artists for centuries.

By Caroline Framke
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Welcome new Beyoncé baby Sir Carter. Sir Carter Carter? Sir Carter Knowles-Carter?Welcome new Beyoncé baby Sir Carter. Sir Carter Carter? Sir Carter Knowles-Carter?
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No one can figure out what Beyoncé’s baby Sir Carter’s first name is.

By Constance Grady
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Beyoncé’s twins are here — and their names are Sir Carter and RumiBeyoncé’s twins are here — and their names are Sir Carter and Rumi
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The singer announced the names, rumored for weeks, in a post on Instagram.

By Emily St. James
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7 of this week’s must-listen new music releases, from Kesha to Haim7 of this week’s must-listen new music releases, from Kesha to Haim
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From steamy new singles to a Broken Social Scene album, this week has been great for music.

By Bridgett Henwood
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Eiko Ishioka was the iconic costume designer behind Dracula, The Fall, and the Beijing OlympicsEiko Ishioka was the iconic costume designer behind Dracula, The Fall, and the Beijing Olympics
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Today’s Google Doodle honors the convention-defying Japanese artist on what would have been her 79th birthday.

By Abbey White
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Tyler, the Creator (maybe) opens up about his sexuality on leaked new albumTyler, the Creator (maybe) opens up about his sexuality on leaked new album
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Confessional lyrics on his latest record might recast some of his old statements on sexuality.

By Grant Rindner