

Jon Pareles
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Charli XCX’s Starry ‘Brat’ Remixes, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Victoria Monét, Samara Joy, the Linda Lindas and others.

Orla Gartland Melds Honesty, Hooks and Noise
On her second album, the internet-native Irish songwriter makes a complicated relationship sound “squonky.”

Kris Kristofferson: 12 Essential Songs
The country singer and songwriter, who died on Saturday at 88, tucked enduring aphorisms into tales about facing up to loss.

The Cure’s First Fresh Music in 16 Years, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Lady Gaga, Rosalía, Stevie Nicks and others.

Bad Bunny Commemorates a Hurricane, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Jane’s Addiction, Bon Iver, Yola and others.

How Sophie’s Posthumous (and Final) Album Was Completed
“Sophie,” a new LP by the visionary hyperpop producer, traces an arc from introspection to pop pleasures to thoughts of eternity. It will be her...

The Enduring Simplicity of Galaxie 500
The pioneering 1980s dream-pop band has now unveiled its entire studio catalog, mistakes and all.

Michael Kiwanuka Makes the Simple Profound on ‘Small Changes’
The English songwriter will follow up his Mercury Prize-winning 2019 LP with his fourth album, “Small Changes,” in November.

Sergio Mendes: 10 Essential Songs
The bandleader and musician, who died on Thursday at 83, was a bridge from Brazilian music to the world — and back.

Sabrina Carpenter Is Sly and Merciless on ‘Short n’ Sweet’
The pop singer and songwriter’s new album, “Short n’ Sweet,” lives up to her ubiquitous summer hits.