Beyoncé is competing with nobody but herself
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How Beyoncé’s Renaissance era transformed the living legend into the self-proclaimed Alien Superstar.
Three years after her Spanish album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, the Columbian American singer-songwriter returns with an English language album for those who wear their heart on their sleeve.
Album | Stormzy: Gang Signs and Prayer
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Artefact listens to grime MC Stormzy’s long-awaited debut album
Album | Little Mix - Glory Days
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Britain’s girl group of the moment is back for an infectious album filled with sass, love and loss.
In conversation with | Lisa Ronson
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Artefact took a trip to the ICA where Lisa Ronson daughter to Ziggy Stardust guitarist Mick Ronson, speaks about her music, her dad and working with some of Bowies collaborators.
Album | The 1975: ILIWYS,FYASBYSUOT
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The new album has a lengthy title and is a lengthy listen, but a good listen nonetheless.
Album | Justin Bieber: Purpose
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In what is an evolutionary time for popular music, Purpose is an homage to musical independence. But is it art?
Music | Joey Bada$$ - B4.DA.$$
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Can Joey’s new album live up to his Bada$$ reputation?
Albums | Skalpel: Simple and Transit
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Skalpel releases two beautifully crafted pieces of work this year, ushering nu-jazz back into the game.
J. Cole announces surprise new album
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J. Cole announces the release of his surprise new album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.