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Home » Robyn

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Posted inMusic

Metronomy makes a success of pop failure

by Noah Berlatsky February 1, 2020August 18, 2021

On “Upset My Girlfriend,” from Metronomy’s 2019 album, Metronomy Forever (Because), Joseph Mount moans, “I used to play drums in a rock ’n’ roll band / But they kicked me out / ’Cause I used to feel it / And so I would speed up.” The song’s sparse, strummy indie pop and ambient keyboard flourishes […]

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At Pitchfork, all the world’s onstage

by Anna White July 16, 2019August 18, 2021

Cate Le Bon, Black Midi, Ibeyi, and Chai are among the acts from abroad at the festival this year.

Posted inMusic

Pitchfork finally makes its own pop moment

by Justin Curto July 16, 2019August 18, 2021

Robyn, Sky Ferreira, Haim, and Charli XCX aim a little to the left of the Top 40—and give the Pitchfork crowd something to dance about.

Posted inMusic

The Reader’s guide to the 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival

by Leor Galil July 16, 2019August 18, 2021

Even on a weekend it shares with the Silver Room Block Party and the debut of ComplexCon Chicago, Pitchfork stands out for its far-sighted, eclectic bookings.

Posted inMusic

The full schedule for the 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival

by Chicago Reader July 11, 2019August 18, 2021

Every set listed in order, from the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble on Friday afternoon to Robyn on Sunday night

Posted inFilm

Can the two crazy kids in Long Shot work out their differences and find happiness?

by Leah Pickett May 1, 2019August 18, 2021

In the world of the perfectly adequate (though exceptionally well-lit) rom-com, everything is possible.

Posted inMusic

The 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival announces its lineup

by Leor Galil March 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Headliners Robyn, Haim, and the Isley Brothers are joined on the bill by the likes of Pusha T, Stereolab, and Mavis Staples.

Posted inMusic

Less club-ready than Body Talk, Honey shows why Robyn remains a global dance-pop star

by Kevin Warwick February 21, 2019August 18, 2021

There’s never much debate about whether or not a new Robyn album is a party—it’s rather about what kind of party it is. With her 2010 trio of Body Talk releases, the Swedish dance-pop phenomenon unleashed a rank of futuristic club bangers, several of which, including “Dancing on My Own” and “Call Your Girlfriend,” are […]

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Stephanie Smith of Varsity on the best way to discover the Hold Steady

by Kevin Warwick October 19, 2016August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Varsity front woman Stephanie Smith, Flowerbooking agent Natasha Parish, and Reader associate editor Kevin Warwick

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Make sure to check out Neneh Cherry at Pitchfork

by Tal Rosenberg July 15, 2014August 18, 2021

Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is “Out of the Black,” a collaboration with Swedish pop star Robyn off of Cherry’s Blank Project.

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12 O’Clock Track: Quadron’s artsy, radio-friendly “Hey Love”

by Miles Raymer June 11, 2013August 19, 2021

Charming electro-soul from Denmark

Posted inArts & Culture

Talking weather, Robyn, and child porn

by Asher Klein January 12, 2012August 19, 2021

A Q&A with Daily Show correspondent Wyatt Cenac

Posted inBlogs

This Week in Reader Music

by Miles Raymer February 11, 2011August 19, 2021

Psych-metal, blues history, dirtbag rock, and the effects of high-quality dance pop on pregnant women

Bobby Conn
Posted inMusic

The List: February 10-16, 2011

by Monica Kendrick, Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Steve Langendorf and Leor Galil February 10, 2011August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Bobby Conn, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Eternals, Gang of Four, Robyn, Pacifica Quartet, Jeannie Holliday, Deerhoof, and more.

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Split Screen

by Miles Raymer July 16, 2010August 19, 2021

Comedy vs. Europop

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