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Celebrating songs and artists we love while also making space for discussion, interrogation, exploration and archiving.

‘You can’t really win’: the hyper-scrutiny of Black women’s bodies in music

‘Fuck all this representation shit’: on her first album, Joy Crookes is telling her own story

Five on it: Namasenda’s new mixtape is a full throttle K.O.

How Afghan musicians are fighting for their heritage

Five on it: PinkPantheress is a shining ‘new nostalgic’ star

The Parables of a Beloved Writer: Kelis on Octavia Butler and the beauty of sci-fi

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A love letter to ‘Flesh Tone’, the Kelis album that fortifies me when I need it

‘Am I going to die if people don’t like my work?’ Kelis on getting comfortable with herself

Welcome to the Kelis guest edit

Five on it: on her bewitching return, Mitski reminds us life isn’t linear

Five on it: Tems is the moment
