Album & Track Reviews
Record Companies Want to Regulate AI Tracks. How Do Their Proposals for Charts and Streaming Services Compare?
Billboard runs down the similarities and differences between two recent proposals that would regulate AI music on DSPs and major music charts.
Does Phoebe Bridgers Shade Gracie Abrams & Paul Mescal on Her New Album? Here’s Why Fans Think So
The indie-rock singer references an ex's new girlfriend on a track called "The Governor's Waltz."
“The music just comes to me. It’s like that movie Amadeus”: Yngwie Malmsteen emerges from an “avalanche” of ideas with “80 to 90” songs and a scorching new album – and you can hear him unleash the fury on new single Now Or Never
Hell Or High Water is out November 13 and is dedicated to Malmsteen's late father. Watch the video to lead single Now Or Never here
Diiv Detail A. G. Cook-Produced Album ZIRP!, Line Up Tour Dates
The record’s lead single, “The Fountain,” lands today
Summer’s Last Dance Unveils 2026 Edition Led By Big Gigantic, Henry Fong, And Saxsquatch
Chicago gave house music to the world, and while the city’s festival calendar has become increasingly dominated by corporate giants, a few independents are keeping the community spirit alive. Summer’s… The post Summer’s Last Dance Unveils 2026 Edition Led By Big Gigantic, Henry Fong, And Saxsquatch
Phoebe Bridgers Announces Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience
Each planetarium screening will pair the album with either a custom dome presentation or an immersive laser show. Phoebe Bridgers Announces Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience Alex Krinsky
Phoebe Bridgers Is Throwing Lost Weekend Listening Parties in Planetariums
Her new solo album will play in full inside over 40 planetariums around the world
DIIV Detail New Album ZIRP!, Unveil Lead Single “The Fountain”: Stream
Welcome to the era of "The New Alternative." DIIV Detail New Album ZIRP!, Unveil Lead Single “The Fountain”: Stream Chris Coplan
Nikki Sixx Addresses Mötley Crüe's Use of Backing Tracks
The bassist explained that the band got the idea to use backing tracks when they saw Queen in concert. Nikki Sixx Admits Mötley Crüe Uses Backing Tracks But Insists Band Plays “100% Live” Langdon Hick
Pentatonix Unveils 2026 "Christmas in the City Tour"
The 28-city North American arena run will stop in Vancouver, Nashville, Atlanta, Austin, and Los Angeles. Pentatonix Announce 2026 “Christmas in the City Tour” Eddie Fu
Blossoms Debut New Song and Celebrate Album Anniversary
The one-off homecoming gig also included the first performance of ‘Onto Her Bed’ in a decade
Hilary Duff Reunites with Joel Madden for 'The Anthem' Performance
The star also revealed her daughter was in the emergency room the morning of her MSG debut.
Phoebe Bridgers to premiere new album ‘Lost Weekend’ with custom visual shows in planetariums worldwide
Over 300 midnight album release parties have also been confirmed
Hilary Duff Surprises at NYC Show With Good Charlotte, Sings ‘The Anthem’ With Ex Joel Madden
The star also revealed her daughter was in the emergency room the morning of her MSG debut.
Watch Blossoms debut new song ‘Additional Driver’ with Declan McKenna as they celebrate 10 years of debut album at intimate Manchester show
The one-off homecoming gig also included the first performance of ‘Onto Her Bed’ in a decade
Nikki Sixx Admits Mötley Crüe Uses Backing Tracks But Insists Band Plays “100% Live”
The bassist explained that the band got the idea to use backing tracks when they saw Queen in concert. Nikki Sixx Admits Mötley Crüe Uses Backing Tracks But Insists Band Plays “100% Live” Langdon Hickman
Harley Flanagan to stop touring with Cro-Mags; debut album to be re-recorded
The hardcore legend will honor the band's remaining dates and then "see what happens." Cro-Mags’ Harley Flanagan Says He’s “Done” Touring, Band Announces Re-Recording of Debut Album Spencer Kaufman
Sam Smith releases new song 'When He's Gone'
Smith says the track was engineered to sound like the "feeling of a storm rumbling in the distance"
Kany García Discusses Expansive 'Puerta Abierta Tour' and Personal Life
Kany García sits down with Billboard for a deep-dive interview about her Puerta Abierta Tour — from the energy she pulls from the audience to the backstage rituals that keep her grounded. In this Bill
Harry Styles Announces 2026 'Together, Together Tour' in Support of New Album
Styles is back and ready to boogie with fans in support of his new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.