MJ Lenderman joins rock and roll’s lineage of heartbreak kids

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Ann Powers considers the breakthrough of indie rock up-and-comer MJ Lenderman, and finds that he’s got some classic rock in his tales of romantic woe.

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'Woodland' is the sound of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings rebuilding together following disaster

The magnetic bond between Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, partners in life and in music, has always been central to their songs. On their latest album, the "we" becomes existential.

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Doechii is too big for your small screen

Viral stardom is often a prison — but on the dazzling and frequently hilarious Alligator Bites Never Heal, the "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" rapper proves those walls can't contain her talent.

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