Colour Conquers Blandness at a Vibrant Osheaga Festival 2026
Osheaga 2026’s diverse array of musical talent charmed festivalgoers with no shortage of musicianship, humanity, and most importantly, colour.
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The Best New Artists of 2022
The best new artists of 2022 are pushing boundaries as popular music becomes less genre-focused. They are forging new identities and moving music forward.
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The 25 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2022
In 2022, indie rock was a guitar-led extravaganza with artists drawing from an ever-widening musical well. These are the 25 best indie rock albums of the year.
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The 50 Best Albums of 2022 So Far
The 50 best albums of 2022 offer sublime music as major artists return with new albums and brilliant new sounds bubble up from the underground and worldwide.
Wet Leg’s Debut Is Pure Fun, and That’s About It
Wet Leg’s winning self-titled debut, with its constant hookups and insights into young adulthood, is an oasis in a sea of self-serious post-punk.