This post was last updated April 2 at 9:24 p.m. Boygenius translates tales of true blue companionship into effortlessly cool indie rock on “the record.” On Friday, the indie-folk band – made up of established artists Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus – released its debut album, “the record.” Five years after their self-titled EP, the three artists both literally and figuratively exude harmony on “the record” through dreamlike vocal blends and their ability to harness and highlight each member’s strengths. Read more...

Photo: A hand from each member of boygenius reachers towards the sky on the cover of the band’s debut album, “the record.” The indie rock supergroup, comprising Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, released its debut album Friday. (Courtesy of Interscope Records)

Lights aren’t the only thing blinding The Weeknd’s fanbase. The Canadian artist, born Abel Tesfaye, was recently under fire for his tone-deaf reaction to a Rolling Stone article detailing the allegations of gross misogyny on the set of his upcoming HBO show, “The Idol.” Rather than apologizing or directly addressing the contents of the article, The Weeknd, a cast member and co-creator, tweeted “Did we upset you?” alongside a clip from the show in which his character chastises the publication. Read more...

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