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1 day ago

Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week's best new tracks

Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, explores themes of yearning and growth through inventive indie rock sounds.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Joyce Cissé, known as flowerovlove, is a confident South London singer-songwriter making waves in pop music with relatable themes.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

The most painful version of not belonging isn't being rejected by strangers. It's sitting at your own family's dinner table, surrounded by people who share your last name, and feeling like you're watching the evening through glass. - Silicon Canals

Belonging can exist alongside profound loneliness, where one feels unseen even in the presence of family and friends.
fromConsequence
14 hours ago

Bleachers Reminisce About Packing "the van" on New Song

"Packed the van and spun through being cool, Man, those drive-thru years really went slow/ Wawa lights in the rearview was making it."
London music
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Eminem's 8 Mile helped me survive abuse and opened my eyes to a world outside of orthodox Judaism

Exposure to cinema and Eminem's music provided an escape and connection during a challenging and isolated period of life.
Design
fromDesign Milk
22 hours ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Berlin music
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Music Was Used to Deceive, Control, Survive

Yom HaShoah commemorates the 6 million Jews and 5 million others who perished in the Holocaust, reflecting on music's dual role in history.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
SF LGBT
Books
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Bob Dylan Launched a Patreon for Some Reason

Bob Dylan has launched a Patreon page featuring exclusive content, including audio essays and fictional letters, for a subscription fee of $5 per month.
fromConsequence
22 hours ago

Robber Robber Break Down New Album Two Wheels Move the Soul Track by Track: Exclusive

"We tried to challenge ourselves and make songs that excite us, often starting with ideas that push our comfort zones."
Music
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Tiffany Day thought her career was over. Then she found her truest sound yet

Tiffany Day's new album 'Halo' marks her rise in the hyperpop genre, reflecting her journey from insecurity to success.
#new-music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago
Music

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago
Music

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from Division of Mind, Robber Robber, Gay Meat, and Tiny Voices, showcasing diverse genres and themes.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include albums from Division of Mind, Robber Robber, Gay Meat, and Tiny Voices, showcasing diverse genres and themes.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I was quietly unhappy with my life for years and the most unsettling part wasn't the unhappiness - it was how functional I remained inside it, how well I performed contentment, how convincingly I answered fine to every person who asked, including myself - Silicon Canals

Pretending to be okay while feeling empty can trap individuals in a cycle of unhappiness.
#olivia-rodrigo
Music
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

Olivia Rodrigo's new album ditches her iconic brand. Is it a marketing masterclass or a misstep?

Olivia Rodrigo's third album marks a departure from her established branding with a new title and cover art, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
Music
fromBustle
1 day ago

Of Course, Olivia Rodrigo Isn't Making A Straight-Up Love Album

Olivia Rodrigo's new album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' will be released on June 12.
Music
fromVulture
1 day ago

Olivia Rodrigo Is 'Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love'

Olivia Rodrigo's third album features a longer title and new visual themes, while likely continuing her focus on heartbreak.
Music
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

Olivia Rodrigo's new album ditches her iconic brand. Is it a marketing masterclass or a misstep?

Olivia Rodrigo's third album marks a departure from her established branding with a new title and cover art, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
Music
fromBustle
1 day ago

Of Course, Olivia Rodrigo Isn't Making A Straight-Up Love Album

Olivia Rodrigo's new album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' will be released on June 12.
Music
fromVulture
1 day ago

Olivia Rodrigo Is 'Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love'

Olivia Rodrigo's third album features a longer title and new visual themes, while likely continuing her focus on heartbreak.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS': the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate idol' pop

Idol culture in East Asia thrives, but China's government restrictions have stifled its idol industry and opportunities for aspiring performers.
#of-montreal
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

of Montreal announce 20th album, share "When"

of Montreal's 20th studio album, aethermead, releases on June 5, showcasing a harder-edged sound influenced by personal upheaval.
Music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

of Montreal Announce New Album aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single "When"

of Montreal's 20th album, aethermead, is a breakup record reflecting personal rebirth and healing experiences of Kevin Barnes.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Sluice: Companion

Justin Morris's album Companion reflects on personal experiences, including a robbery, through a blend of humor and contemplation.
Writing
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Callum Scott finally reveals what Robyn thinks of his "Dancing On My Own" downtempo cover: "I was in shock" - Queerty

Callum Scott expresses gratitude for Robyn's approval of his cover of 'Dancing On My Own' and acknowledges its impact on his career.
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Robber Robber: Two Wheels Move the Soul

The Sound It Made opens Two Wheels Move the Soul like the blaze is roaring to life before your eyes. Zack James' shifty drumming hammers out a drum 'n' bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler's bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
Music
London music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Ladytron: Paradises

Ladytron evolves their sound with 'Paradises', blending sunny themes with their signature goth elements, showcasing growth over 25 years in music.
NYC music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Collective Soul Announce New Album Touch and Go

Collective Soul will release a new album, Touch and Go, as a Record Store Day exclusive on April 18th, showcasing a New Wave-inspired sound.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Sold out' as a fictional story: How the music industry learned to sell success even when it didn't exist

Sold-out signs in Spain's live music industry function as marketing tools rather than accurate capacity indicators, with venues using modular configurations and guest lists to artificially create sold-out narratives that legitimize events regardless of actual financial performance.
fromPitchfork
21 hours ago

Listen to Ravyn Lenae's New Songs "Bobby" and "Reputation"

Ravyn Lenae's 'Reputation' is an acoustic ballad that delves into the complexities of a crumbling relationship, featuring a guest verse from Dominic Fike.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Album That Made Me Fall Back in Love With Heavy Metal

Personal evolution in music taste leads to a renewed appreciation for metal through Neurosis's innovative sound.
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

The Boo Radleys annonce new album 'In Spite of Everything," share "Bring it All Back"

"At 2 a.m., sitting up and contemplating our loss during my child's wake, I found myself reflecting on all the major news events that had left their mark on me through the years and the helplessness I sometimes felt to change anything. Writing the last verse was the most difficult and personal thing I've done."
London music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Brandy: Full Moon

"After years of living in [Moesha's] world, something inside me snapped like an overstretched rubber band. The good girl in me wouldn't have dared. But today, she was dead."
NYC music
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ring the alarm! Wake up! Be human!': Aurora and Tom Rowlands on their new dance-pop duo Tomora

Tomora's debut album blends structured dance and chaotic pop, reflecting the contrasting approaches of its members, Tom Rowlands and Aurora.
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

cootie catcher: Something We All Got

Working in the vein of "laptop twee" acts like friends& and Worldpeace DMT, who fuse the genre-smashing maximalism promised by hyperpop with the whimsical optimism of '00s buzz bands, the material on their 2025 album Shy at first is as dense and dynamic as the songs you try to compose in your imagination.
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#future-islands
London music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Future Islands Announce Tour of... North Carolina

Future Islands will tour North Carolina and conclude in Baltimore, promoting their new compilation album 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth'.
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Future Islands Announce New Compilation Album to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Future Islands will release a compilation album celebrating their 20th anniversary, featuring new songs and a mix of familiar and rare tracks.
London music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Future Islands Announce Tour of... North Carolina

Future Islands will tour North Carolina and conclude in Baltimore, promoting their new compilation album 'From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth'.
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Future Islands Announce New Compilation Album to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Future Islands will release a compilation album celebrating their 20th anniversary, featuring new songs and a mix of familiar and rare tracks.
Music production
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Inside Fcukers Great Debut Album O: CoSign Interview

Fcukers' debut album, Ö, showcases their diverse electronic style and was created in a transformative collaboration with producer Kenneth Blume.
#music
Music
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Spin Cycle: Three Albums of Transition and Calm in the Face of Oppression

Music serves as a healing force during times of transition and emotional struggle.
Music
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Spin Cycle: Three Albums of Transition and Calm in the Face of Oppression

Music serves as a healing force during times of transition and emotional struggle.
#raye
fromPitchfork
2 days ago
Music

RAYE: THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

RAYE's album blends despair and beauty, showcasing her unique artistry and resilience in the pop music landscape.
fromSPIN
4 days ago
Music production

Raye's New Music May Contain Multitudes - SPIN

Raye's album 'This Music May Contain Hope' showcases her bold experimentation across genres, featuring 17 songs and collaborations with various artists.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

RAYE: THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

RAYE's album blends despair and beauty, showcasing her unique artistry and resilience in the pop music landscape.
Music production
fromSPIN
4 days ago

Raye's New Music May Contain Multitudes - SPIN

Raye's album 'This Music May Contain Hope' showcases her bold experimentation across genres, featuring 17 songs and collaborations with various artists.
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
2 days ago

San Jose's Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tone Freq Studios captures pristine acoustics and emphasizes analog warmth, creating a tactile space that values collective experiences over the convenience of digital recording methods.
Music production
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Beak>'s Billy Fuller preps debut solo album: watch "Tailgates & Ratchet Straps" video

Billy Fuller releases his first solo album, Fragments, featuring the single 'Tailgates & Ratchet Straps' on April 3.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It was an exorcism': how heartbreak, queer rebirth and finding love over Only Connect shaped Wendy Eisenberg's stunning new album

Wendy Eisenberg's new album reflects a journey of self-reinvention through music, blending 70s folk-rock influences with their unique style.
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Thaiboy Digital Details New Album Paradise

Thaiboy Digital's first album in four years showcases a collaboration with the Swedish production collective Swedm, featuring contributions from Varg2™, Eurohead, and Jamesjamesjames.
Music production
Music
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Watch the Extremely Canadian Video for Loukeman's "To the Sky"

Loukeman's new album SD-3 releases on April 23, featuring the single 'To the Sky' celebrating Canadian culture.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Sincere Engineer announce new LP 'Probably Claws,' share "Twist My Tongue"

Sincere Engineer announces fourth album 'Probable Claws' set for release on June 26, featuring themes of time and personal reflection.
London music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Death Cab for Cutie Line Up New Album

Death Cab for Cutie releases I Built You a Tower, their first album in four years and first on independent label Anti- in two decades, arriving June 5.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Slayyyter: WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA

Slayyyter's new album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA showcases her boldness and vulnerability through chaotic, explicit hyperpop music.
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Better Than Ezra Launch Contest for Fans to Write New Song with AI

I'm excited to announce something that's never been done before. Better Than Ezra is teaming up with Soundbreak AI to do a songwriting contest. Go on soundbreak.ai, write with me, or write with [bass guitarist] Tom Drummond. Come up with your best idea, your best song.
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Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Weezer Unveil Fuzzy New Song "Shine Again"

Weezer returns with 'Shine Again,' their first new song since 2022, showcasing a grungy sound and themes of devotion.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Landowner: Assumption

Dan Shaw's approach to landscape architecture involves balancing aesthetic goals with community needs and budget constraints, ensuring that every design choice considers potential trade-offs.
Music production
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Indie Basement: Best Albums of 2026 So Far (Q1)

Indie Basement highlights 21 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026, showcasing a mix of indie veterans and new acts.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Converge Announce Second New Album of 2026, Unveil Title Track "Hum of Hurt"

Converge announces their second album of the year, Hum of Hurt, set for release on June 5th, featuring a distinct emotional hardcore sound.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Hop Into These 14 Rabbit Holes This Spring

GLOBALCORE represents a blend of internet sound that unites diverse musical styles, but risks oversimplifying essential cultural differences.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Oakwood announce new album 'Blurred Away,' share "A Tangled Mess"

Oakwood, a Texas emo band, will release their new album 'Blurred Away' on May 29, featuring singles 'Footnote' and 'A Tangled Mess.'
Music
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Lambrini Girls Return With Devilish New Song "Cult of Celebrity"

Lambrini Girls return with new music, 'Cult of Celebrity,' critiquing the hypocrisy of the wealthy elite.
Music production
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Lorde Is Feeling 'Inspired' As a New Indie Artist

Lorde ended her Universal Music Group contract after 17 years to become independent, seeking creative freedom and a fresh start as an artist.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Balmora announce debut LP ft. mems I Promised the World, Upon Stone, more (new single & exclusive vinyl)

Balmora announces debut album 'These Graven Halls' set for release on May 29, featuring collaborations and a new vocalist.
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Charlotte Cornfield: Hurts Like Hell

The greatest adjustment in Cornfield's new music is her lyrical framing. In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Linea Personal sprinkles R&B soul in LP 'Todo Nada'

"It's slow music, the lyrics transmit good feeling and it's moody," said frontman Gustavo Raya Garcia following the album's release on March 26.
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

The Twilight Sad: It's the Long Goodbye

The Twilight Sad's album 'It's the Long Goodbye' reflects deep personal grief and transformation, shaped by lead singer James Graham's experiences with loss and change.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

BV Interviews: The New Pornographers' Carl Newman on new album, indie sleaze, mandolins, mai tais, more

The New Pornographers reflect on their evolution and the significance of their 10th album, The Former Site Of.
Music
fromDefector
4 days ago

Defector's Resident Nu Metalheads Discuss Mason Miller's Nu Entrance Music | Defector

Mason Miller's entrance song 'Blind' by KoЯn marks a significant moment in baseball music history.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Choose Your Fighter in Pitchfork's Bracket Challenge

A bracket challenge featuring 32 favorite albums invites fans to vote for the best in honor of Pitchfork's 30th anniversary.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Rocketship: A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness

Rocketship's debut album, A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, sits at the crossroads of indie pop, marking a transition from raucous exuberance to a more tender, literary form.
Music
#nettspend
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fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit

Courtney Barnett's 'Creature of Habit' explores themes of self-paralysis and indecision through repetitive musical progressions and personal narratives.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Anjimile: You're Free to Go

Anjimile's third album, You're Free to Go, showcases a tonal shift to melodic serenity and artistic honesty, contrasting with the intensity of his previous work.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Gladie: No Need to Be Lonely

Cayetana's Augusta Koch embraces her punk roots in her new album, blending personal themes with collaborative energy post-breakup.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Low: I Could Live in Hope

Low, a Duluth-based band with two Mormon members, pioneered slowcore by playing extremely slow, quiet music that sustained sadness and unease without cathartic release.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

R&B Wants To Make Pop Music Fun Again | Defector

R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry attempts at progression. For the last decade-plus that "progression" has seen R&B music become more indebted to trap records and the moody atmospherics of alternative bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, or My Bloody Valentine.
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Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Watch the Sunny Music Video to ML Buch's New Song

ML Buch released a new untitled song she started in 2016, accompanied by a cheerful music video featuring a person skipping with a baby and a dog.
#broken-social-scene
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Listen to Broken Social Scene's New Song "Hey Amanda"

Broken Social Scene releases their first album in nine years, Remember the Humans, on May 8, featuring new single 'Hey Amanda' about authenticity and self-acceptance.
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Broken Social Scene Release New Single "Hey Amanda"

Broken Social Scene released 'Hey Amanda,' the second single from their sixth studio album Remember the Humans, arriving May 8th via Arts & Crafts.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Listen to Broken Social Scene's New Song "Hey Amanda"

Broken Social Scene releases their first album in nine years, Remember the Humans, on May 8, featuring new single 'Hey Amanda' about authenticity and self-acceptance.
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Broken Social Scene Release New Single "Hey Amanda"

Broken Social Scene released 'Hey Amanda,' the second single from their sixth studio album Remember the Humans, arriving May 8th via Arts & Crafts.
Music
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Harry Styles' New Album Narrowly Avoids Making the Same Mistake as Taylor Swift's

Harry Styles releases a darker, rhythm-driven album after a career peak, attempting to avoid the typical downward spiral that follows extreme fame by taking a two-year hiatus to reconnect with himself as a person rather than a performer.
Music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Arima Ederra Breaks Down New Album A Rush to Nowhere Track by Track

Arima Ederra's second album explores time, empathy, and personal reflection through experimental Black music traditions, emphasizing care and human connection amid contemporary chaos.
Music
fromVulture
1 month ago

Mitski Works Wonders With a Little Distance

Mitski's eighth album 'Nothing's About to Happen to Me' explores themes of deliberate isolation and boundary-setting, inspired by Shirley Jackson's reclusive fiction and reflecting her personal struggle with unwanted public visibility.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Glassio's "The Imposter" Traces Unraveling and Rebuilding - KALTBLUT Magazine

Glassio's third album 'The Imposter' documents artistic rebirth through sobriety and relocation, deconstructing his previous identity to reveal authentic vulnerability beneath carefully constructed personas.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: my record company replaced me with an impostor'

Debbie Deb's breakthrough in 1984 freestyle music came through a chance meeting with producer Pretty Tony, resulting in hit singles despite being hired as an artist-for-hire with minimal compensation while a different performer represented her publicly.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

friends&: folx

What if the next No. 1 album didn't come from the industry? What if it came from all of us? Unfortunately, 'all of us' is never as simple as it sounds, and the crowdsourced Everybody's Album—which did not chart, because of a technicality—was not simple in the slightest. Somewhere in this bloated, gestating glut was a topography of internet music, all bitcrushed MIDI and fried Focusrites.
Music
#feng
fromVulture
1 month ago

When Is a Band Not the Same Band Anymore?

"When I read the fine print, it was 'an experience with REO Speedwagon's music.' It's none of the original members," Fletcher recalls. "I don't want to promote the show unless it's the real thing. I don't know why you would want to see that. It's just a cover band. To me, that's a little bit strange." He adds, with a sigh, "If there are no original members, who cares?"
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fromPitchfork
2 months ago

U.e.: Other Girl

Other Girl strips singing and traditional songwriting, relying on intimate, tarnished ambient instrumentation that invites listeners to project personal emotions onto sparse recordings.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Peaer: Doppelganger

Doppelgänger captures personal and professional burnout, intense self-questioning, and gradual revival through introspective lyrics and melancholic, reworked indie-folk songwriting.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Mon Rovia: Bloodline

Mon Rovîa's Bloodline reconciles a Liberian-American upbringing through music that blends indie-folk and R&B to probe trauma, identity, and Afro-Appalachian lineage.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

XG leans into radical self-love with debut album 'The Core'

XG combines ballroom-influenced performance and precise choreography with international collaborators like choreographer Sienna Lalau as they prepare major releases and TV appearances.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Gladie Announce Jeff Rosenstock-Produced Album No Need to Be Lonely, Share "Future Spring"

Gladie will release No Need to Be Lonely on March 20 via Get Better Records, produced by Jeff Rosenstock, featuring single "Future Spring" and a spring US tour.
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