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Dolly Parton’s parting shot. Madra Salach. Noeline Hoffman. Olivia Tremor Control. Corridos Ketamina. And “pop:” Tinashe, Natanya, U2, Madonna, and Prince.
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Music & adjacent pleasures. NY Times, NPR, Guardian, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Uncut (UK). Books: "Lou Reed: The King of New York" + "Love Goes To Buildings On Fire." New Yorker, born + bred.
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