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AUDIOJUNKIE: Pearl Jam brings back rock from the brink

Rock is once again in the spotlight as one of rock’s biggest bands, Pearl Jam, returns with a new album, “Dark Matter.”

AUDIOJUNKIE: Taylor Swift as head of 'The Tortured Poets Department'

There’s much to unpack on Taylor Swift’s new music project release.

AUDIOJUNKIE: Dua Lipa under the 'Illusion' and Pinoy rap’s biggest gainers

Dua Lipa’s “Illusion” is a banger that continues the singer’s branding as a modern-day club and dance diva. The new track follows in the footsteps (or dance steps rather) of previous tracks “Houdini” and “Training Season.”  

AUDIOJUNKIE: UDD, The Juans, The MNY: Comebacks and upstarts

UDD, the iconic alternative rock and electronic band, returns rejuvenated with a new single titled “Run Deep.” This is their first since 2021, and this signals a return to form and then some for the group. Now operating as a trio with singer-bassist Paul Yap, guitarist Carlos Tañada, and drummer Ean Mayor, UDD is all about atmospherics for “Run Deep.”

AUDIOJUNKIE: Cowboy Carter and Beyonce’s country music initiative

A lot has already been said about Beyoncé, in particular, her new album “Cowboy Carter.” An impressive feat, not only because this is Queen Bey. But a good part of it is the controversy of Beyoncé attempting to reinvent herself as a country music act.