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21.12.2024

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A Harper's Magazine report alleges that some of Spotify's biggest ambient, classical, jazz, and lo-fi-hip-hop playlists are populated with music by ghost artists, reducing the number of musicians the company pays royalties to.

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19.12.2024

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These 2024 albums master the art of transgression | The FADER

skaiwater, Cindy Lee, and DJ Anderson do Paraíso’s sound nothing alike, but each flaunts convention in their own way,

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Report: Lil Wayne, Chris Brown received millions from COVID relief fund meant for struggling venues | The FADER

A new 'Business Insider' report alleges that a government grant for venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic sent funds to successful artists like Lil Wayne and Chris Brown.

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SZA confirms Lana release date, shares teaser with Ben Stiller | The FADER

SZA's new project Lana will be released on Friday, December 20. Watch a teaser clip for new song Drive featuring Ben Stiller.

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The 50 best albums of 2024 | The FADER

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18.12.2024

Aphex Twin drops surprise album Music From The Merch Desk | The FADER

Listen to Music From The Merch Desk, a surprise 38-track album from Aphex Twin comprising music recorded between 2016-2023.

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Rap Blog: Take a smoke break with mynameisntjmack | The FADER

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English rapper slowthai has been cleared of rape by an Oxford court.

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Owen Wilson is making a rap festival movie set at Rolling Loud | The FADER

Rolling Loud, a new movie starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife, started filming at the Miami leg of the rap festival with Wilson joining headliner Travis Scott on stage.

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Lucy remembers everyone he’s ever met | The FADER

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Who’s afraid of Nettspend? He hasn’t even peaked yet. | The FADER

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