Album & Track Reviews
Carly Rae Jepsen to Tour Day and Night in 2027
The North American run behind her new double album kicks off in April
Polarroi and Nylo Turn Heartbreak Into Dance-Pop
Polarroi and Nylo’s “tragic!” is built around a simple idea many producers learn the hard way: making something feel easy is usually not easy at all. The single, out October 2, is a warm dance-pop record with wide piano chords, a big melodic shape, and enough melancholy in the vocal to keep the swee
Lavan Keeps Soul Baby Warm and Loose
Lavan’s Soul Baby EP does not need a complicated premise. It is a deep house record built around warmth, swing, and feeling, with enough jazz influence to keep the music breathing without pulling it away from the floor. Out bnow as of early October via Ascension on Wax, the four-track release marks
“He went ‘you can have those’”: Antiques Roadshow goes to Caerphilly and finds a rare Led Zep… single
One that Peter Grant ordered to be destroyed
Shakira Announces Final Madrid Concert After Record-Breaking Livestream
The Colombian superstar will wrap her 13-show Madrid residency on October 12th with a “Grand Farewell with Friends." Shakira Adds One Final Concert to Madrid Residency After Breaking Amazon Music Live
Lola Young Unveils 2027 North American Tour
The 17-date tour of the US and Canada kicks off in spring 2027. Lola Young Announces “Everything Begins” 2027 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones See Steep Discount
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is 50% off, marking a $200 discount. Our Pick for Best Overall Headphones Drops to All-Time Low of $198 Ahead of October Prime Day Eddie Fu
Phoebe Bridgers' "Lost Weekend" Album Sound Development
Here's a deep dive into how they made her expansive new album — which could well wind up a multicategory contender.
Jay Wheeler Announces La Voz Favorita World Tour: All the Dates
Following his participation in Billboard Latin Music Week, the Puerto Rican star will tour Spain, the U.S. and Latin America through mid-2027.
Our Pick for Best Overall Headphones Drops to All-Time Low of $198 Ahead of October Prime Day
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is 50% off, marking a $200 discount. Our Pick for Best Overall Headphones Drops to All-Time Low of $198 Ahead of October Prime Day Eddie Fu
Lola Young Announces “Everything Begins” 2027 North American Tour
The 17-date tour of the US and Canada kicks off in spring 2027. Lola Young Announces “Everything Begins” 2027 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa
Natanael Cano Discusses Musical Inspiration and Support
Natanael Cano opens pu about what inspires him most: music, the studio energy and chasing songs that last. In this Billboard News interview, the musician also shouts out Mexico’s support and shares hi
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026
A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months
Watch Metallica Spawn a Monster for Their Sphere Residency Opener
An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue
Phoebe Bridgers (and Nine of Her Collaborators) Talk Injecting ‘Fresh Blood’ Into Her ‘Lost Weekend’ Album’s Sound
Here's a deep dive into how they made her expansive new album — which could well wind up a multicategory contender.
Ashley Walters to make directorial debut with ‘Animol’ – check out these exclusive images
The brutal film takes place in a young offenders institution
Pitchfork's Guide to New Music Releases in 2026
A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months
Metallica's Las Vegas Debut Features Giant Cthulhu Visuals
An array of ostentatious 3D graphics, including a giant Cthulhu, accompanied the band’s debut at the Las Vegas venue
Natanael Cano Talks Inspiration, Music & Mexico’s Support | Billboard News
Natanael Cano opens pu about what inspires him most: music, the studio energy and chasing songs that last. In this Billboard News interview, the musician also shouts out Mexico’s support and shares his pre-show mindset. Natanael Cano reflects on recording and composing, explains why great songs don’
First Aid Kit announce 2027 ‘Visions Of The Past’ UK and Ireland tour
"These will be stripped-back intimate shows where we’ll go through our back catalogue, from our very first EP in 2008 to brand new songs that no one has heard yet!"