Album & Track Reviews
Genre-Bending Albums on the 2027 Grammy Ballot
Music doesn’t always neatly fit into boxes, but awards shows are built around categories.
Interscope Geffen A&M announces leadership promotions
Michelle An, Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle have all taken on new and expanded roles at IGA.
Jordan Davis discusses the creation of his new single 'Mess'
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind the new Jordan Davis release, "Mess."
Collaborators Reflect on Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' 20 Years Later
Collaborators behind the landmark album reflect on the singer-songwriter’s sophomore LP and her brilliance as an artist (and as a pool player).
Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back to Black’ at 20, an Oral History: ‘It Was Just Like Magic’
Collaborators behind the landmark album reflect on the singer-songwriter’s sophomore LP and her brilliance as an artist (and as a pool player).
Jordan Davis’ Latest Radio Single Is a ‘Mess’: ‘The Melody Just Locked Me In’
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind the new Jordan Davis release, "Mess."
In the press: AFEM’s AI work in focus
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Here’s Where Genre-Bending Albums From Rosalía, Noah Kahan, Charli xcx & More Landed on 2027 Grammy Ballot
Music doesn’t always neatly fit into boxes, but awards shows are built around categories.
Wendy Eisenberg Shares 30-Minute Song, Announces New Band With More Eaze
Whait will release their debut LP in February
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb Review
EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.
James Walbourne on Chuck Berry and The Pretenders
Despite having the most hectic calendar in rock, His Lordship’s James Walbourne has found time between commitments with The Pretenders and Primal Scream to craft a new album of re-imagined Chuck Berry
Daft Punk reportedly turned down ‘GTA 6’ soundtrack offer before Justice said yes
The rumour claims the dance titans were offered an almost unlimited budget to reunite
Watch Underscores Debut New Song With Jane Remover
The duo premiered the collaboration during Underscores’ Charli xcx support slot in Inglewood
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Sophia Stel, Worldpeace DMT, Weed420, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Watch Cardi B Blaze Through Her No-Brakes Tiny Desk Performance
The rapper’s backing band gave fresh, rock-inflected updates to singles like “ErrTime,” “Up,” and “Bodak Yellow”
His Lordship’s James Walbourne on the importance of Chuck Berry, and being a Pretender for 18 years
Despite having the most hectic calendar in rock, His Lordship’s James Walbourne has found time between commitments with The Pretenders and Primal Scream to craft a new album of re-imagined Chuck Berry classics
Daft Punk reportedly turned down ‘GTA 6’ soundtrack offer before Justice said yes
The rumour claims the dance titans were offered an almost unlimited budget to reunite
Independent press highlights AFEM's AI initiatives and principles
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Vox AC Mini review: A compact amplifier for classic rock, blues, and punk
The iconic combo is now small enough to sit on your desk
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb Review
EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.