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Hardcore Punk Is Looking (and Sounding) Different Now

People of color, women and queer musicians are remaking hardcore’s longstanding image of white, male aggression — and producing some of its most interesting music.

By Hank Shteamer

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John Mellencamp Just Might Punch You

The irascible rocker, now 71, reflects on how America plays into his music, his relationship to his biggest hits and his latest album, “Orpheus Descending.”

By Rob Tannenbaum

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Jenny Lewis Keeps Finding the Magic

In her new album, “Joy’All,” Lewis grapples with aging and life cycles. “Having survived this moment, I felt like it was important to project something joyful,” she said.

By Melena Ryzik

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Taylor Swift Halts Morgan Wallen’s Run at No. 1

After 12 straight weeks at the top, the country star’s “One Thing at a Time” yields to Swift’s “Midnights,” which was reissued in expanded editions.

By Ben Sisario