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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go
In 1976, the still relatively youthful members of the Eagles were already grappling with getting older. Songwriter J.D. Souther began to put the feelings to
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Hayley Williams has announced a 2026 tour of North America and Europe. Billed as the Hayley Williams at a Bachelorette Party tour, the run brings
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From Anne Hathaway to Marcello Hernandez, here’s who the pop star has brought out for her fun onstage bit Fuzzy pink handcuffs, a flirty line,