Anticipated debuts and long-awaited follow-ups are due this season. Our critics plucked out a list of the most notable.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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Elton John Says a Serious Eye Infection Limited His Vision in One Eye
The entertainer said on social media that it would “take some time” before sight returned to his eye.
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A New ‘Red Hot’ Album Tackles a Hot Topic: Transgender Awareness
“Transa,” with 46 tracks due Nov. 22, brings together artists including Sam Smith, Sade, André 3000 and Jayne County.
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The First Movie About Pop Music to Nail Its Mediocrity
This summer’s “Trap,” from M. Night Shyamalan, works hard to turn its fictional star — and her fans — into heroes.
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Mk.gee, an Unlikely Guitar God, Chases the Promise of Pop
At 27, he has a desire to rethink how music is made, and the confidence to do it. Stars including Eric Clapton, Frank Ocean and Justin Bieber are buying in.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Drunk Dial Followed by Sporadic G-Chats ’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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James Darren, Actor, Singer and ‘Gidget’ Heartthrob, Dies at 88
His role as a surfer in that trendsetting hit movie led to success on television shows like “The Time Tunnel” and “T.J. Hooker,” and on the pop charts.
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Ease Into Fall With 7 Songs for September
Listen to tracks inspired by this month of transitions and memories from Green Day, Barry White, Fiona Apple and more.
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Sabrina Carpenter Beats Travis Scott to No. 1 by a Hair
The pop singer and songwriter’s “Short n’ Sweet” debuts atop the Billboard 200 with the equivalent of 362,000, the third-best opening of the year.
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Sabrina Carpenter and Pop’s Next Gen Have a Secret Weapon: Amy Allen
The songwriter behind the summer smashes “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” is helping drive a moment of idiosyncrasy in Top 40 hits.
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The Timely Dude-ology of MJ Lenderman
The in-demand sideman and Wednesday guitarist sharpens his tragicomic musical portraiture on a new solo album, “Manning Fireworks.”
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10 Unforgettable Songs From 1999 Movies
Listen to tracks by the Chicks, Aimee Mann, Blink-182 and more linked to moments in a monumentally interesting — and busy — year of cinema.