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Adam Powell Over the past decade, Water From Your Eyes have established themselves as one of indie rock’s most inventive duos. From the scrappy sound…

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Jora Frantzis Cardi B has released “Imaginary Playerz,” the latest single for her upcoming sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, out September 19. In the…

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Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky were the guests on the latest episode of the podcast Million Dollaz Worth Of Game, as the pair promote their…

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MF DOOM. Photo by Peter Kramer / Getty.   The estate of MF DOOM has launched a lawsuit against Temu accusing the online retailer of…

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Baby out next Friday”> Dijon. Photo by Dijon.   Dijon has announced that his second album will come out next Friday, August 15, as Stereogum…

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