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King Woman Wrestles With Creation's 'Shame'

King Woman's new album, Created In The Image Of Suffering, comes out Feb. 24. Rob Williamson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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King Woman Wrestles With Creation's 'Shame'

One of our most ancient creation stories holds that God created mankind in his image. But what of woman? Kristina Esfandiari leads King Woman in this doom-rock reckoning.

King Woman, 'Shame'

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Wednesday

Aye Nako Tries A Little Tenderness With 'Particle Mace'

Aye Nako's new album, Silver Haze, comes out April 7. Joe Mccann/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Aye Nako Tries A Little Tenderness With 'Particle Mace'

Aye Nako's forthcoming Silver Haze builds effervescent pop-punk melodies in squalling harmony. But here, the band makes a strong case for something unprecedented during this uneasy time: tenderness.

Aye Nako, 'Particle Mace'

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