Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ tops Billboard albums chart : NPR

The pop star McRae, who first caught the public’s attention as a finalist on the 13th season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2016, has been bubbling up ever since.

The pop star Tate McRae, who first caught the public’s attention as a finalist on the 13th season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2016, has been bubbling up ever since. Jamie McCarthy/Getty […]

Best Underground Metal Albums of February 2025

Best Underground Metal Albums of February 2025

Mining Metal is a monthly column from Heavy Consequence contributing writers Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey. The focus is on noteworthy new music emerging from the non-mainstream metal scene, highlighting releases from small and independent […]

9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Panda Bear, Marie Davidson, Darkside, and More

Panda Bear Sinister Grift

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. […]

Rihanna makes shocking revelation about one of her most successful albums

Rihanna performs live during the ANTI World Tour.

Rihanna is opening up about her most successful albums, revealing her favorite project was the fan-favorite 2016 album ‘Anti.’ The singer-turned-businesswoman explained that she can have an “out-of-body experience” while listening to her album and […]

The 9 Best Non-Hair Metal Albums by Hair Metal Bands

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Here are the 9 best non-hair metal albums released by hair metal bands. The 1980s were synonymous with larger-than-life personas, infectious, anthemic choruses, long, flowing locks, skin-tight leather, and guitars drenched in reverb and distortion. […]

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Drake, Skaiwater, and More

Richard Dawson End of the Middle

John Glacier is releasing her debut album, Like a Ribbon, after years of underground hype. The London-based rapper, producer, and poet dips her toes into post-punk and electronica, maintaining her trademark flow through contrasting verses […]

Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Names 10 Essential Punk Albums

Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach Names 10 Essential Punk Albums

Welcome back to another video edition of Crate Digging, our recurring feature that finds artists digging into their crates of personal tastes. This time, Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach names 10 punk albums that have […]

8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: The Weeknd, MIKE, Lilly Hiatt, and More

The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. […]