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This promising British artist is looking to find her own unique path within the world of music—but first, she’s got to move out of her parents’ house.

Forty years after its release, the ingenious studio gurus behind the robot-funk masterpiece talk about how it came to be.

From Sneaks to Chief Keef, from Hand Habits to Chuck Johnson, 20 excellent records from the first half of the year you might have missed.

In this track-by-track interview, Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim discuss the musical and lyrical intricacies that make up their second LP, Something to Tell You.

These two members of the Coppola clan talk about musical bachelor parties, trading movie recommendations, and how Schwartzman played an important role in the making of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.

The author talks about listening to Soundgarden the day Chris Cornell died, the stupid joy of hearing a song you love in a drugstore, and liking the new Selena Gomez song (and why that might be bad for Selena Gomez).

The eccentric auteur behind Spring Breakers and Kids talks about the music of his life, five years at a time.

Out in the crowd, talking to our fellow music fans

On the eve of her fourth album, the pagan pop star sounds more content than ever. How did she get there?

Checking in with a crowd who wore enough excellent gear to make your closet very jealous

How artists tap into an endless stream of inspiration

A gallery highlighting the best of this year’s fest including LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest, PJ Harvey, Vince Staples, Mitski, George Clinton, Arca, and many more

Intimate shots of performers including Angel Olsen, Thurston Moore, Vagabon, American Football, and more

Inspired by MF DOOM and mentored by Earl Sweatshirt, this teenage MC offers emotional directness and a keen eye for quotidian detail over gloriously scuzzy, soul-laced beats.

Fans and artists wore orange to support a great cause

The author talks about the songs that have defined him, five years at a time.

Diamonds have long been one of music’s most potent images. This playlist examines the diverse ways that songwriters have put them to use in their lyrics through track-by-track commentary. Produced by Pitchfork for Real is Rare.

A small, yet creatively mighty, network of Sudanese-American artists is emerging as a force in underground music--and in the process articulating a nomadic approach to art and identity.