The former consists of Eva Grant on lead vocals, George Jensen on lead guitar, River Chadwick on bass, Leo Giaconi on rhythm guitar and Luca Giaconi on drums.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Digitally tweaked to fit the syncopated rhythm and stay on key, Weir’s vocals have a discomfiting quality that’s almost certainly unintentional—especially considering how often the beauty of the Dead lied in their very human imperfections.
The Asian version will take flight after the original contest takes place in Vienna in May, with 35 countries competing in the singing contest known for outrageous costumes, towering ballads and high-energy performances.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
His lot has electricity, a shack for storage, a living room with a TV and a sound system that blasts Spanish-language ballads through the encampment — or Usher, depending on the mood.
In the face of the insidious chaos of 2026, the band rises to the moment with A Wave That Will Never Break, an ecstatic, devotional album stocked with powerful choruses that reflect on the nature of destruction.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
Presented by the Choral Consortium of San Diego, the festival on Saturday will feature 15 choruses from all over the region, including Baja California.
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Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
On a low-stakes follow-up to last year’s Forever, the London duo continues its evolution from wubby electroclash to toylike pop ditties and microwaved lullabies.
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Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.
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Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.
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Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.
Throughout his music career, Cole has incorporated basketball images and references into his lyrics, performances and cover art.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Country Sides is an 11-track LP that showcases the Heathens’ range in melody and lyrics, drawing on sounds and styles that defined their two decades as a hard-driving Americana outfit.
The jingles and sounders used to identify CBS News network programming heard on the stations for decades have also been part of the listening experience.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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