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Ultimately, the James Bond theme is much more than a catchy melody; it is the very sonic identity of 007. Despite its ...

June 23, 2026 • We share our picks for the best new tracks of the week, including Mitski’s surprising cover of One Direction’s “Fireproof.” But first, we remember Beck’s still mind-blowing Odelay, ...

Every Friday, you get bombarded with new music. To make it easier to get on board with the most killer stuff, we’ve digested it all, and curated the ultimate weekly chart. Follow us on Apple Music, ...

Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson might be a little mystified by being called "Iceland's Glenn Gould," but the Reykjavik native's approach to Bach's Goldberg Variations not only lives up to the hype but ...