Album & Track Reviews
AFEM: Audience Building Beyond Algorithms
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
‘The Social Reckoning’ review: solid sequel to the original social media horror story
Jeremy Strong takes over from Jesse Eisenberg to play ruthless Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg in a cautionary tale that's designed to outrage
A$AP Rocky Announces Full-Tuition Scholarship for Roc Nation School of Music Students: ‘Turn That Vision Into Something Real’
DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Guru & NBA star LaMelo Ball previously launched scholarships with the school.
Polar Inc. finds beauty in contrast on upcoming debut album ‘Tragicomedy’
More than a decade and 120 million streams into his career, Polar Inc. is finally ready to make the long-form statement his catalog has been building toward. The Cape Town-based…
How It Was Made: D1RT TH13F – Hold On
D1RT TH13F is a new electronic project from the Belfast-born, Mexico City-based artist Nico Allard, following more than two decades making records across indie rock, folk, pop and soundtrack work. Drawing on influences spanning West African music, Latin rhythms, post-punk and ambient music, Allard a
‘The Last Dance’: Shakira Announces Maluma Among Guests for the Finale of Her Madrid Residency
Beéle and Dani Martín will also join the Colombian superstar for a night that will bring her total number of performances in the Spanish capital to 13.
EarthQuaker Devices Towers review
DOD builds on the legacy of its Rubberneck with a new analogue delay that’s sure to get your attention
Don’t say collusion: “no evidence of misconduct or conflict of interest” say major labels and publishers about their Phono V physical negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major labels are keen to stress they aren’t colluding with the major publishers to keep the rates down
‘Taskmaster Live On Stage’ Announces Global Tour
“Two giant venues, one giant Taskmaster and one little Alex Horne”
Robbie Williams Named ‘Album Icon’ for National Album Day 2026
“Ask any artist, albums still matter... That's why I’m happy to be part of this year's National Album Day celebrating the art of the album”
National Album Day 2026: Robbie Williams announced as ‘Album Icon’ with special ‘Sing When You’re Winning’ vinyl reissue
“Ask any artist, albums still matter... That's why I’m happy to be part of this year's National Album Day celebrating the art of the album”
Grumpy's 'Unfindable Ring' Explores Gender and Genre
The six-piece band, led by Zach Bryan collaborator Heaven Schmitt, move between electronica, alt-rock and folk with ease on their new album ‘Unfindable Ring’. They tell NME about how the trans experie
Jamie T's 'Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning' Review
On his sixth album, the British singer-songwriter turns ideas from old voice memos into the beginning of a powerful new chapter in his storied career
Jamie T – ‘Ghosts (100 Days Of Morning)’ review: making peace with the past
On his sixth album, the British singer-songwriter turns ideas from old voice memos into the beginning of a powerful new chapter in his storied career
Brooklyn experimenters Grumpy are tearing down expectations of gender and genre
The six-piece band, led by Zach Bryan collaborator Heaven Schmitt, move between electronica, alt-rock and folk with ease on their new album ‘Unfindable Ring’. They tell NME about how the trans experience informs their music – and why forming a band largely out of your exes isn’t so bad The post Broo
"He's so easy to play with, it's really addictive”: Josh Homme sings the praises on Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters man plays drums on new Queens album
“They put horns on their record”: Talking Heads reveal they were accused of ‘selling out’ on debut single
Band launch their pop-up radio station with an in-depth interview
Yung Miami Launches Debut Solo Album With New Songs “F U” and “2008”
The long-awaited Watch Dis features Quavo, G Herbo, Lil Baby, Kodak Black, Shenseea, Vybez Kartel, and more
Drake and Don Toliver’s “Choosin’ Texas” Remix Is Officially Here
”Solar Eclipse” arrives alongside other FOMO tracks “Quebec,” “Classic PT2,” and “Cold Shoulder”
Talking Heads Accused of 'Selling Out' on Debut Single
Band launch their pop-up radio station with an in-depth interview