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July 1, 2026

  • Mon Laferte's captivating coda : Alt.Latino | NPR
    • On this week’s Alt.Latino, Anamaria and I both gush about 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' the new album from Chilean-Mexican singer Mon Laferte, who is on one of the more amazing creative streaks I've witnessed in a while. Also, Ana and I sometimes unintentionally align when picking new music for the show, and that took place this week with a couple of Brazilian highlights: I chose an artist who records as MOMO., while Ana brought in music from São Paulo-based artist Tijolo. Also this week, Chicago-based artist Sparklmami and an EP from Texan-Mexican singer Iveth Luna that got me thinking about the world of Spanish-language Christian music. —Felix ContrerasArtists & albums featured in this episode:(01:31) Sparklmami, 'in this body'(06:36) The Animeros, '¡Qué Bárbaro!'(09:51) Mon Laferte, 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2'(16:47) Iveth Luna, 'Making Ways'(21:34) Tijolo, 'Y'(25:37) MOMO., 'Tum Tum Tum'This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR M
  • New Lizzo album fails to reach the charts | headlinerhub.com
    • Lizzo’s first new album release in four years, Bitch, arrived on June 5, 2026, to a steep drop in streams. While her 2022 album, Special, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, Bitch racked up below 2.7 million streams in the first week.
  • Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes | Spectrum Culture | July 1, 2026, 5:04 a.m.
    • An admittedly disappointing reunion, the trio’s newest work features some insightful lyrics and exhilarating drumming.
  • Vince Staples - Cry Baby (Section Eight Arthouse) | God Is In The TV | June 30, 2026, 10 a.m.
    • Vince Staples has made a career out of two things - being juuuuuuust a bit weird, and delivering on his particular brand of weird consistently. He's like the
  • THE PRETTY RECKLESS Releases Music Video For 'Dear God' Title Track | BLABBERMOUTH.NET | June 29, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
    • THE PRETTY RECKLESS has released the official George Gallardo Kattah-directed music video for "Dear God", the title track of the band's fifth studio album, which arrived on June 26 via Fearless Records. With the "Dear God" title cut, THE PRETTY RECKLESS leans into a haunting and emotionally driven s...

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