Best Music of 2024: Albums, Concerts, and Trends

Artribune's year-end review of 2024 music highlights the best albums, concerts, and trends. Caterina Barbieri was appointed director of the Biennale Musica Venezia, marking a shift toward electronic music and female leadership. Beth Gibbons released her album 'Lives Outgrown' on May 17 via Domino Recording Company, a decade-long project blending folk, strings, and percussion. Luca Carboni's exhibition 'Rio Ari O' at the Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca Della Musica in Bologna runs until February 9, showcasing his paintings alongside his musical career. Teatro di Recall, a Turin-based electronic music brand, innovates with multidisciplinary live acts in iconic venues. CCCP performed at the Flowers Festival in Collegno, their first tour in over 30 years. Massive Attack played a politically charged set at the TOdays Festival in Turin, joined by Elizabeth Fraser, Horace Andy, and Young Fathers. Charli XCX's album 'Brat' defined summer 2024 with its dance and electropop sound and grunge aesthetic. Spotify's EQUAL and RADAR initiatives promoted gender equality and emerging talent, with Italian rapper Anna as the top EQUAL artist and Spanish Quevedo leading RADAR. The Cure released their first new album in 16 years, returning to dark, melancholic tones. Cesare Cremonini's 'Alaska Baby' album cover, inspired by Carlo Scarpa's Tomba Brion, symbolizes rebirth through two merging spheres.