Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays ...

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Lady Gaga songs have a knack for sticking around. The “Poker Face” star makes music that sounds fresh and exciting. She also writes songs that make people feel strong, loved, or even wild. Gaga ...

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“Garden of Eden,” meanwhile, is punchy electroclash that’s pure, classic Gaga. Featuring an infectious chorus straight from ...

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week (the eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight). This week's countdown is below, and you can listen ...