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Magnet Magazine Aug 27

Björk Released “Vespertine” 25 Years Ago Today

Björk

NME Aug 26

Watch Charli XCX review her past Reading & Leeds performances: “It’s cringing me out”

Charli xcx Florence + the Machine Fontaines D.C. RAYE Chase & Status Skepta sombr

The Quietus Aug 26

Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable Reading & Leeds Festival Sets

RAYE Fontaines D.C. Charli xcx Oasis Beyoncé Sam Fender Dua Lipa Lana Del Rey Harry Styles

Paste Magazine Aug 25

How L’Rain tried to smash the cycle of time

L’Rain

4 articles Aug 23

Julia Holter Laurie Spiegel Robert Wyatt Laurie Anderson King Crimson Björk Brian Eno

Aquarium Drunkard, Les Inrocks, Les Oreilles Curieuses +1

Pitchfork Aug 21

14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Lambchop, Julia Holter, and More

Lambchop Julia Holter GB Diamond Westside Cowboy

Les Inrocks Aug 21

Weezer, Julia Holter, Jorja Smith… voici les 5 albums de la semaine !

Weezer Julia Holter Jorja Smith Lambchop Westside Cowboy

2 articles Aug 20

L’Rain Taja Cheek

Bande à part, NPR Music

PopMatters Aug 20

Charli XCX Discovers the Antidote to Fame

Charli xcx A. G. Cook

Paste Magazine Aug 20

“Harm of Will” is the soft center of Björk’s Vespertine

Björk Lars von Trier

4 articles Aug 20

FKA twigs

Billboard, Happy Mag, NME +1

3 articles Aug 19

L’Rain Cocteau Twins The Smile Animal Collective Frank Ocean Kelela Liv.e

Bandcamp Daily, Beats Per Minute, Les Oreilles Curieuses

4 articles Aug 18

Julia Holter A Certain Ratio Modern English Van Dyke Parks Brian Eno Terry Riley 坂本龍一

Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit, Treble

Dazed Music Aug 18

K-pop worlds collide at FKA twigs' Seoul rave

FKA twigs Vernon Mechatok Yves Skepta Effie kimj

Sun Burns Out Aug 17

(Avant le) Festival Outsiders : Momus lance 2 nouveaux morceaux en plein cœur de l’été

Momus The Divine Comedy Sufjan Stevens

Rolling Stone France Aug 15

Charli XCX rejoint The Strokes sur « Take It or Leave It »

Charli xcx The Strokes Julian Casablancas

7 articles Aug 14

KATSEYE Charli xcx Phoebe Bridgers Ed Sheeran Demi Moore Hybe Associated Press Harry Styles Justin Bieber

Bande à part, Bandwagon, Billboard +2

Pitchfork Aug 14

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Phoebe Bridgers, L’Rain, and More

Phoebe Bridgers L’Rain Djrum Open Mike Eagle Kenny Segal Sweeping Promises

2 articles Aug 14

Björk Echolalia Arca Marina Herlop Kelela Machine Girl HWXXNG ROSALÍA

The Quietus, We Rave You

Magnet Magazine Aug 27

Björk Released “Vespertine” 25 Years Ago Today

Björk

The Quietus Aug 26

How L’Rain tried to smash the cycle of time

L’Rain

Pitchfork Aug 21

14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Lambchop, Julia Holter, and More

Lambchop Julia Holter GB Diamond Westside Cowboy

2 articles Aug 20

L’Rain Taja Cheek

Bande à part, NPR Music

Paste Magazine Aug 20

“Harm of Will” is the soft center of Björk’s Vespertine

Björk Lars von Trier

3 articles Aug 19

L’Rain Cocteau Twins The Smile Animal Collective Frank Ocean Kelela Liv.e

Bandcamp Daily, Beats Per Minute, Les Oreilles Curieuses

Dazed Music Aug 18

K-pop worlds collide at FKA twigs' Seoul rave

FKA twigs Vernon Mechatok Yves Skepta Effie kimj

Rolling Stone France Aug 15

Charli XCX rejoint The Strokes sur « Take It or Leave It »

Charli xcx The Strokes Julian Casablancas

Pitchfork Aug 14

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Phoebe Bridgers, L’Rain, and More

Phoebe Bridgers L’Rain Djrum Open Mike Eagle Kenny Segal Sweeping Promises

NME Aug 26

Watch Charli XCX review her past Reading & Leeds performances: “It’s cringing me out”

Charli xcx Florence + the Machine Fontaines D.C. RAYE Chase & Status Skepta sombr

Billboard Aug 25

Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable Reading & Leeds Festival Sets

RAYE Fontaines D.C. Charli xcx Oasis Beyoncé Sam Fender Dua Lipa Lana Del Rey Harry Styles

4 articles Aug 23

Julia Holter Laurie Spiegel Robert Wyatt Laurie Anderson King Crimson Björk Brian Eno

Aquarium Drunkard, Les Inrocks, Les Oreilles Curieuses +1

Les Inrocks Aug 21

Weezer, Julia Holter, Jorja Smith… voici les 5 albums de la semaine !

Weezer Julia Holter Jorja Smith Lambchop Westside Cowboy

PopMatters Aug 20

Charli XCX Discovers the Antidote to Fame

Charli xcx A. G. Cook

4 articles Aug 20

FKA twigs

Billboard, Happy Mag, NME +1

4 articles Aug 18

Julia Holter A Certain Ratio Modern English Van Dyke Parks Brian Eno Terry Riley 坂本龍一

Stereogum, The Line of Best Fit, Treble

Sun Burns Out Aug 17

(Avant le) Festival Outsiders : Momus lance 2 nouveaux morceaux en plein cœur de l’été

Momus The Divine Comedy Sufjan Stevens

7 articles Aug 14

KATSEYE Charli xcx Phoebe Bridgers Ed Sheeran Demi Moore Hybe Associated Press Harry Styles Justin Bieber

Bande à part, Bandwagon, Billboard +2

2 articles Aug 14

Björk Echolalia Arca Marina Herlop Kelela Machine Girl HWXXNG ROSALÍA

The Quietus, We Rave You

Overview

The avant-garde pop scene sees FKA twigs collaborating with UK nonprofit Saffron to advance diversity in music technology, while Arca shares insights into past collaborations with Madonna and Björk. Meanwhile, Julia Holter explores artistic materiality in her work, and Angèle unveils her new album 'Instinct', featuring collaborations with Soulwax and Caroline Polachek.

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avant-garde pop

Most active in avant-garde pop

Björk Released “Vespertine” 25 Years Ago Today

Watch Charli XCX review her past Reading & Leeds performances: “It’s cringing me out”

Julia Holter – Materia

Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable Reading & Leeds Festival Sets

How L’Rain tried to smash the cycle of time

14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Lambchop, Julia Holter, and More

Weezer, Julia Holter, Jorja Smith… voici les 5 albums de la semaine !

Charli XCX Discovers the Antidote to Fame

“Harm of Will” is the soft center of Björk’s Vespertine

K-pop worlds collide at FKA twigs' Seoul rave

(Avant le) Festival Outsiders : Momus lance 2 nouveaux morceaux en plein cœur de l’été

Charli XCX rejoint The Strokes sur « Take It or Leave It »

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Phoebe Bridgers, L’Rain, and More

Björk Released “Vespertine” 25 Years Ago Today

Julia Holter – Materia

How L’Rain tried to smash the cycle of time

14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Lambchop, Julia Holter, and More

“Harm of Will” is the soft center of Björk’s Vespertine

K-pop worlds collide at FKA twigs' Seoul rave

Charli XCX rejoint The Strokes sur « Take It or Leave It »

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Phoebe Bridgers, L’Rain, and More

Watch Charli XCX review her past Reading & Leeds performances: “It’s cringing me out”

Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable Reading & Leeds Festival Sets

Weezer, Julia Holter, Jorja Smith… voici les 5 albums de la semaine !

Charli XCX Discovers the Antidote to Fame

(Avant le) Festival Outsiders : Momus lance 2 nouveaux morceaux en plein cœur de l’été

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Julia Holter annonce son album Materia

An art-rock illusionist rewrites pop in her own image

FKA Twigs wins first stage of trademark dispute against indie band The Twigs

L’Rain announces new album fata morgana

Julia Holter announces new song 'Materia 2'

KATSEYE announces third EP 'WILD' with six tracks including 'Hootie Frutti' and Charli XCX cover

Björk performs at Iceland's eclipse festival in balloon dress

An art-rock illusionist rewrites pop in her own image

L’Rain announces new album fata morgana

Julia Holter annonce son album Materia

FKA Twigs wins first stage of trademark dispute against indie band The Twigs

Julia Holter announces new song 'Materia 2'

KATSEYE announces third EP 'WILD' with six tracks including 'Hootie Frutti' and Charli XCX cover

Björk performs at Iceland's eclipse festival in balloon dress

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