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Halftime Leisure’s 2025 songs of the summer

1. “The Subway” – Chappell Roan After months of asking, begging, and pleading for Chappell Roan to release “The Subway,” she finally dropped the studio recording, and thank God she... Read more

By , , , , , , , , and September 13, 2025

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Laufey’s A Matter of Time is a mid-century fantasy

If modern-day heartbreak was scored like a Golden Age Disney film, it would sound a lot like Laufey’s A Matter of Time (2025). Grounded in sweeping strings and orchestral grandeur,... Read more

By September 12, 2025

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A sit-down with Elliot James Reay ahead of his American debut

From busking in Bury’s town center to joining Benson Boone on tour, emerging musician Elliot James Reay’s love for music has taken him far. Earlier this week, the Voice had... Read more

By and September 12, 2025

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The Addison Rae on Addison is someone worth listening to

“Tell me who I am.” That’s what Addison Rae demands of us at the beginning of “Fame is a Gun,” the final single before the release of her debut album... Read more

By June 19, 2025

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No One And The Elses: “A situationship of a band”

A six-piece pop-rock band, No One And the Elses burst onto Georgetown’s music scene in the fall of 2024.

By April 12, 2025

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BIZZY bee: Meet the DMV native generating buzz in the indie pop scene

In “Anybody,” BIZZY sings that she “could fall in love with anybody.” But the flip side is also true—anyone could fall in love with BIZZY.

By April 9, 2025

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Meet Wonk, Georgetown’s newest student band that’s bringing chamber pop and art rock to life

In light of their first official performance as a band, the Voice took this opportunity to learn more about the eclectic amalgamation of artists. 

By February 11, 2025

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The Voice Predicts the 2025 Grammys

After a particularly nasty streak of snubs in the Big Four categories over the last few years, the Academy has backed itself into a corner.

By , , , , , and January 31, 2025

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GNX rides the wave of vicious victory, yet is not as sharp as previous releases

GNX is more centered on Lamar’s own power and esteem, a far cry from the humble, sincere lyricism of previous releases.

By December 25, 2024

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On Homesick, Angelica Cox yearns for simpler days

Amid this season suspended between endings and beginnings, Angelica Cox is feeling, understandably, Homesick (2024). 

By December 5, 2024

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In liminal space, mxmtoon attempts to explore the unknown, but doesn’t venture quite deep enough

mxmtoon seems to have traded her ukulele for a banjo—with limited success.

By November 14, 2024

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The “Holy Trinity” walked so Kylie Minogue could fall behind

Kylie Minogue’s new album, Tension II (2024), feels more repetitive and recursive than ever.

By November 12, 2024

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Songs Of a Lost World channels the gloomily sublime in a perfect gothic rock revival

Songs Of a Lost World is a pinnacle in modern music, soaring above uninspired radio hits.

By November 11, 2024

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The ‘90s are calling, and Katie Gavin’s What A Relief answered

What A Relief is more than an album—it’s a diary entry, penned over seven years with honesty and vulnerability.

By November 6, 2024

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Charli xcx switches it up on the remix

The world has been blessed with Charli’s new testament—brat and it’s completely different but also still brat (2024). 

By October 28, 2024

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In “Country Song Came On,” Luke Bryan finds escape in the honky-tonk

Although certainly showing a new side of Bryan, “Country Song Came On” is rather consistent with the general traits of more recent country releases. 

By October 17, 2024

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Moon Music shoots for the stars… but falls flat

Moon Music's tired pop beats and artificially sweet lyrics will have you wondering, “what happened to Coldplay?”

By October 17, 2024

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The Ultimate Top Ten Autumn Songs

The millisecond I feel a cool breeze, I’m putting on my autumn jams and grabbing anything pumpkin-flavored.

By October 16, 2024

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“Pushing It Down and Praying” is a taste of Lizzy McAlpine’s ingenuity on Older (and Wiser)

As she trudges through the muddied sounds of her band to harness this vulnerability, she begins to morph from a sensitive teenager to a surer version of herself.

By October 9, 2024

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MJ Lenderman can’t escape his North Carolina angst on Manning Fireworks

In the face of forces that crush his soul, you’ll probably find Lenderman on his knees. But while he’s down there, he’s gonna rock out.

By September 30, 2024