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Avril Lavigne is a Canadian pop-punk singer known for her rebellious spirit, unique style, and philanthropic work. She was discovered at 16 by a music executive, signed with Arista Records, and released her debut album “Let Go” in 2002. She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, won multiple awards, and raised awareness for Lyme disease, which she has battled personally.

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MD Discovery: Deem Spencer and his “adultSW!M”

Rapper Deem Spencer is a NYC rapper to check out. His last album release was “adultSW!M.” Deeply introspective, thoughtful, and atmospheric, Deem Spencer brings back his distinct ethereal rap style that his fans have been waiting for.  Out of NYC, Into Another World Deem Spencer has been writing raps since high school, and his theme of performing for crushes and lovers has largely persisted to today. Coming from humble beginnings in Queens, Spencer has been

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The members of Irish rap trio Kneecap. After making plenty of headlines with their single "C.E.A.R.T.A." in 2018, they returned for their first release in two years back in March with "It's Been Ages." Taken from @kneecap32 on Instagram.

Kneecap, Irish Rap Trio with a BAFTA For St Pat’s Day

If the logline of “abrasive, ultra-political, Gaelic language rap” doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Though there’s a rich history of hip-hop, and of course musicians generally, that hail from Northern Ireland, few are as forthcoming with their native tongue in the way that Kneecap is. Comprised of MCs Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and producer DJ Próvaí, they’re just as unique as they are controversial. They’ve since come back with their first

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MD Discovery: High Sunn, a Dream Pop Band to Check Out

Today on MD Discovery, we look at High Sunn, a lulling dream pop band that has been entrancing listeners since 2014. Let’s check out this dreamy band together!  Garageband Origins The story of High Sunn starts with Justin Cheromiah, an eager, young 14-year-old artist who decided to upload his rock home recordings in 2014. Cheromiah would create his own music, composing his debut album on Bandcamp in 2014 and following it up with dozens of

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Dominic Fike, Harry Styles, and T.I. Bound Up This Week’s MD Tracks Rankings

Nearly a quarter of the way through the year, we’re beginning to get a sense of which tracks will be most readily associated with 2026 when we look back at it in totality. Some, like “Golden” from the K-Pop Demon Hunters, have parlayed success in 2025 into dominant performances as the calendar has switched over. Others, like “Stateside” by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson or “DtMF” are inextricable from pop cultural moments since January. Could Dominic

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SCORED: What to Know About the “Indiana Jones” Franchise’s Soundtracks for Oscar Season

With the last franchise installment, Indiana Jones: The Dial of Destiny releasing on 2023, the soundtrack seems like something special. Given four of these soundtracks received Oscar nominations, we’re taking a closer look at these. Written by top movie composer John Williams, it was not his initial intention to do the whole soundtrack. According Williams fan base, “Williams only initially agreed to write just a few themes for the new film. Though once he began

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Rediscovery of 1999 Write The Future: Who, What and Some Rap Highlights

With a slew of A-list features and an early placement on the latest NBA 2K soundtrack, many hip-hop boards transfixed on the same question in the past few months. Just who exactly are 1999 Write The Future? Now delivering their debut album, hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:, that question may remain unanswered for the time being, but 1999 Write the Future and the talent they assemble speak for themselves. Who Are 1999 Write The Future?

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Rett Madison

Rett Madison: Indie Artist Known for Introspective and Infectious Music Drops Tour Dates + Fun Site Feature

West Virginia’s Rett Madison knows how to tell a story. The 26-year-old is now based in Los Angeles, where she painstakingly crafts her heartfelt, somber acoustic tracks. All of her songs pulse with the sting of grief, turning her difficult experiences into gut-wrenching yet touching lyrics. Grief and Grace Both of Rett Madison’s albums delicately balance heartache and beauty. She sings of life’s hardships on both her 2021 album, Pin-Up Daddy, and 2023’s One for

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This Week in Music History for March 7-13

Drake’s phenomenal 2015 mixtape, the release of “The Velvet Underground And Nico,” Britney Spears and her Circus tour and more: here’s what happened this week in music history! March 7: Drake and his 14 songs in the Hot 100 In 2015 made what only the Beatles have been able to accomplish before. With his his mixtape album If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, the Canadian artist placed 14 songs in the Billboard Hot 100. Fans’

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The cover art for Mid Air by Romy, the debut album of the xx's singer & keyboardist.

Romy – Looking Back on Her Solo Launch Beyond the xx with “Mid Air”

Already a member of a venerated indie act the xx, with Mid Air, Romy is staking out to shape the electronic scene on her debut album. A Brief History of the xx’s Spin-offs Few acts serve as a better time capsule for the state of indie in the late 2000s than the xx. Their self-titled debut neared the top of the British charts upon release, and spawned singles like “Islands” & “Crystalised,” with the anthemic

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Caroline Romano Announces “It Took Me Falling” EP With New Single “Unsteady”

With the boundaries to music making lower than ever and overnight sensations truly feeling overnight at times, the benefit of experience can sometimes be underrated. Caroline Romano has been active in the singer-songwriter lane since fifteen, now eight years deep into a career we’ve been lucky enough to track the whole way through. With her debut album Oddities and Prodigies out of the way, we find Caroline Romano on the heels of Unsteady having turned

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Julia Jacklin

International Discovery: Australian Julia Jacklin and Her “PRE PLEASURE”

Australian singer and songwriter Julia Jacklin released her third studio album, PRE PLEASURE a while back. This release also includes her the single, “Be Careful With Yourself.” PRE PLEASURE Born in Sydney, Australia, Julia Jacklin is a singer and songwriter who made her way in thanks to her hit “Someday.” The single, an extract from the singer’s second studio album, has more than 23 million plays on Spotify. The 32-year-old singer ranges around multiple genres,

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