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Music Journalism Is Dead; Long Live Music Journalism
Music magazines now essentially come disassembled. It's up to you to cobble your favorite writing together into the publication of your dreams.
Aug 15
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Gabbie
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The Best Albums of July 2026
Five release days in one month is way too many.
Aug 5
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Gabbie
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July 2026
You've Got Great Taste
8 records you can't stop spinning lately
Jul 29
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Gabbie
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We Listen and We Judge
Finding your new music discovery sweet spot
Jul 22
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Gabbie
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The Best Albums of June 2026: Mini-Roundup
Don't let Midyear Best Of lists convince you June didn't happen
Jul 14
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Gabbie
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The Interactive New Bands for Old Heads
I made you a present.
Jul 8
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Gabbie
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June 2026
The 20 Best Albums of 2026 So Far
New Bands for Old Heads is 2 years old 🎉 Here are some records to celebrate (and even to take home)
Jun 29
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Tales of a Hipster Nothing
"Indie sleaze" and the "hipster music era" are trending again. I was an insider as much as I was an onlooker.
Jun 16
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Before You Dismiss Pop Music, Give It An "Academic Listen"
On poptimism, anti-pop snobbery, and how to give the likes of Taylor Swift and Charli XCX the kind of close listen usually reserved for “serious” music.
Jun 11
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Gabbie
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The Ririverse
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Bonus Best Of May!
Four more albums for your consideration...
Jun 7
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Gabbie
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The Best Albums of May 2026
Today, we're doing a show AND tell.
Jun 2
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May 2026
All Your Summer Songs
7 nostalgic summer vignettes; all new music.
May 26
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Gabbie
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