Archive

Album & Track Reviews

Feature Billboard

Cole Swindell’s ‘Girl Dad’ Connects Three Generations in a New Life Chapter: ‘These Kinds of Songs Are Why I Love Country Music’

Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Cole Swindell's "Girl Dad."

Feature Billboard

Francisca Valenzuela Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From Her New Album, ‘MALDITA’

The Chilean singer-songwriter distills the full range of emotions from her first year as a new mother with heart-wrenching rawness.

Feature Billboard

Barack Obama Shares 2026 Summer Playlist Featuring Doechii, Tyla, Drake & More

The former president's annual summer playlist includes music legends and evergreen hits.

Feature AFEM

AFEM Announces 'After the Algorithm' Call

This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea

Feature NME

Aphex Twin's 'Drukqs' to Receive 25th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue

The double album has found a new generation of listeners thanks to tracks such as ‘Avril 14th’ and ‘QKThr’

Feature Billboard

KATSEYE Shares 'WILD' EP Tracklist and Personal Note from Lara Raj

"I know that you guys have been asking and waiting for a song written and produced by one of us," Raj said.

Feature Pitchfork

Jam City Presents EFM Announces New Album 'My World'

Listen to the title track of Jack Chatham’s Jam City Presents EFM follow-up

Feature Billboard

KATSEYE Reveals ‘WILD’ EP Tracklist Alongside Special Message From Lara Raj About Bonus Song

"I know that you guys have been asking and waiting for a song written and produced by one of us," Raj said.

Feature NME

Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl reissue

The double album has found a new generation of listeners thanks to tracks such as ‘Avril 14th’ and ‘QKThr’

Feature Pitchfork

Jam City Lines Up New Album My World

Listen to the title track of Jack Chatham’s Jam City Presents EFM follow-up

Feature Complete Music Update

Fat Dog Announces New Album and Headline Show

South London seven-piece Fat Dog make chaotic, euphoric electro-punk-art-rock with very few rules. New single ‘Shit Love’ is stabbing synths and manic vocals. Second album ‘Cancel Me (I'm Tired)’ is o

Feature Complete Music Update

Ariana Grande Files Lawsuit to Identify Music Leakers

Ariana Grande is very annoyed that anonymous hackers keep hacking into the devices and accounts of photographers and producers she works with and then leaking pre-release music and other content. So m

Feature NME

Sam Smith Announces Engagement, Inspires Upcoming Album

The singer’s fifth record ‘Hazel Eyes’ is named after fiancé Christian Cowan’s eye colour

Feature Billboard

Scotty McCreery Shares Top Five Country Song Covers

As his rendition of Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’” gains steam on social media, McCreery reveals his top classic songs to sing.

Feature NME

Sam Smith announces engagement, which they say inspired upcoming album

The singer’s fifth record ‘Hazel Eyes’ is named after fiancé Christian Cowan’s eye colour

Feature Billboard

Scotty McCreery Shares His Five Favorite Country Songs to Cover

As his rendition of Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’” gains steam on social media, McCreery reveals his top classic songs to sing.

Feature NME

Vinyl Soundtracks for 'Ico', 'Shadow of the Colossus', and 'The Last Guardian' Available for Pre-order

All three records are available to pre-order for the next month

Feature Billboard

Allen Stone's New Song Featured in 'Peanuts' Special

Billboard's exclusive clip also debuts the singer-songwriter's new tune "Home, Where Your Heart Found Me."

Feature Billboard

Merchandise Expert Creates Viral Drops for Top Artists

At Bravado, senior director of brand management Rachel Zucco helps turn viral moments and out-of-the-box ideas into must-have merch.

Feature Billboard

JISOO Discusses Solo Album Motivations and Food Preferences

The star also shared her new favorite English phrase and why she loves spicy foods before shows.