Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande are releasing bleak summer music about doom and despair.

The shift away from upbeat party anthems reflects a cultural moment where escapism feels increasingly out of step with reality.

Madonna plans to release a sequel to her 2005 club album in early July, declaring that the dance floor remains a vital space.

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It’s nearly summertime, and we’re all doomed.