Culture & Society
How Do We Size Up the 2026 Song of the Summer Race? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast Discussion
This week's special seasonal episode of 'Greatest Pop Stars' looks at the heavy-hitters, longshots and perfect-world picks who could be dominating the warm-weather months.
Charli XCX's 'Erupcja' Described as an Indie Summer Retreat
It’s off with the chains of love in Pete Ohs’ romantic drama
Caribbean Up-And-Comer of the Month: Lu City Is Shaking Up the Worlds of Pop & Hip-Hop With a Saint Lucian Twist
The R&B-rap duo is ready to bring Saint Lucia to the world with their upcoming EP.
Caribbean Up-And-Comer of the Month: Lu City Is Shaking Up the Worlds of Pop & Hip-Hop With a Saint Lucian Twist
The R&B-rap duo is ready to bring Saint Lucia to the world with their upcoming EP.
Last.fm Now Independent, Promises Your Scrobbles Are Safe
The music recommendation engine has left Paramount Skydance control. Last.fm Now Independent, Promises Your Scrobbles Are Safe Chris Coplan
🎧 Approved: Clutter
Stockholm four-piece Clutter play knotty, blown-out punk rock with a lot going on underneath; lyrically they’re picking at big questions, existential, political, but the noise is too good to get preachy about it. New single 'GirlVsHeart' is gnarly and hook-laden and about love
The NME Magazine May/June 2026 issue with Mandy, Indiana on the cover is now on sale
It comes bundled with Guitar.com Magazine featuring Grace Bowers
Tom Morello Unveils Power to the People Festival, Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters & More
Set for Saturday, Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion In Columbia, MD, the fest is “a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action.”
Boards of Canada and Warp Condemn Trump White House Over Social Media Video
An eerie 15-second clip sets nationalist imagery to the Scottish duo’s new song “Deep Time”
Riley Green’s Confessions: His Slow Burn Success, Touring, Politics & Vintage Cars | Billboard Cover
Cover star Riley Green sits down with Billboard to talk about life on and off the road, from selling out major venues to the unexpected hobby he can’t quit: buying classic cars on tour. He also opens up about his Alabama roots, family life, farm projects, love of cooking, and what keeps him grounded
Boards of Canada and Warp Condemn Trump White House Over Social Media Video
An eerie 15-second clip sets nationalist imagery to the Scottish duo’s new song “Deep Time”
Olivia Rodrigo Defends Fashion Choices
The singer told the New York Times Popcast that she wasn't trying to look "sexy," but was wearing clothes that made her feel "cool and comfortable."
The NME Magazine May/June 2026 issue with Mandy, Indiana on the cover is now on sale
It comes bundled with Guitar.com Magazine featuring Grace Bowers
Tom Morello Unveils Power to the People Festival, Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters & More
Set for Saturday, Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion In Columbia, MD, the fest is “a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action.”
Olivia Rodrigo Slams Criticism of Babydoll Dresses: ‘Really Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia in Our Culture’
The singer told the New York Times Popcast that she wasn't trying to look "sexy," but was wearing clothes that made her feel "cool and comfortable."
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to get ‘Plus’ subscriptions
Meta has been dabbling in the idea of paid tiers for its key services for a while now, albeit sometimes as a response to regulation rather than a wholehearted push into the subscriptions economy. That may be changing now though. Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, has announced the global rollout o
Cookie chain Crumbl to settle its socials lawsuit with WMG
US cookies chain Crumbl is one of the brands that has found itself on the wrong end of a major-label lawsuit over its use of their music in social posts. The plaintiff in this case was WMG, which sued Crumbl in April 2025. Now the two companies are on the verge of burying the hatchet, with […
News anchor faces backlash from fans after claiming BTS Oreos spell out “death to America”
“Spreading misinformation about an Asian boyband on a news show knowing damn well how America is treating minorities right now is really weird,” one fan wrote
Barry Gibb death hoax debunked by his team
Rumours got momentum over the weekend when a page called ‘R.I.P Barry Gibb’ popped up on Facebook and got just under a million ‘likes’
Bee Gees’ icon Barry Gibb death rumours spread in viral hoax, his team responds
Rumours got momentum over the weekend when a page called ‘R.I.P Barry Gibb’ popped up on Facebook and got just under a million ‘likes’