Dolly Parton Grieves Gracefully on “If You Hadn’t Been There,” Our Song of the Week

Dolly Parton Grieves Gracefully on “If You Hadn’t Been There,” Our Song of the Week

Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column spotlights great new songs from the previous seven days and takes a look at notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Top Songs playlist, […]

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 […]

Drake gets his revenge — on the charts, anyway : NPR

This week, a familiar face knocks Kendrick Lamar out of the top spot with an album debuting at No. 1 — Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. Prince Williams/WireImage hide caption toggle caption Prince Williams/WireImage […]

The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ tops Billboard charts : NPR

The Weeknd performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards.

The Weeknd performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Amy Sussman/Getty Images/Getty Images North America As expected, The Weeknd‘s new album Hurry Up Tomorrow debuts […]

Lady Gaga’s ‘Abracadabra’ Is Our Song of the Week

Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra' Is Our Song of the Week

Each week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week roundup spotlights quality new tracks from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check […]

Travis Scott’s ‘4X4’ debuts at No. 1, gains entry into pop’s hottest new club : NPR

Travis Scott, seen here performing in the Netherlands in 2024, scored his fifth No. 1 pop hit this week with "4X4." Of those five hits, four topped Billboard's Hot 100 in their first week after being released.

Travis Scott, seen here performing in the Netherlands in 2024, scored his fifth No. 1 pop hit this week with “4X4.” Of those five hits, four topped Billboard‘s Hot 100 in their first week after […]

Bad Bunny, Gaga and Bruno top the pop charts, but there’s a surprise near the bottom : NPR

Imogen Heap, seen here performing during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, scored her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart this month, 30 years into her career.

Imogen Heap, seen here performing during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, scored her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart this month, 30 years […]

Bad Bunny blessed with Billboard’s biggest boosts (and Bruno bolsters his bona fides) : NPR

Bad Bunny on stage in Miami in May 2024. The Puerto Rican singer's latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, topped Billboard's album chart this week.

Bad Bunny on stage in Miami in May 2024. The Puerto Rican singer’s latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, topped Billboard‘s album chart this week. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eva Marie […]

Ethel Cain’s “Vacillator” Is Our Song of the Week

Ethel Cain's "Vacillator" Is Our Song of the Week

Each week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week roundup spotlights quality new tracks from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Top Songs playlist, and for other great […]

Holiday songs disappear, and Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga finally top the pop chart : NPR

The duet by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars spent four weeks at No. 2 on the Hot 100 in November before being swept out of the top 10 by the annual rush of holiday songs. This week, it finally rises to the top of the chart.

The duet by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars spent four weeks at No. 2 on the Hot 100 in November before being swept out of the top 10 by the annual rush of holiday songs. […]

After nearly two years, SZA’s ‘SOS’ rockets back to the top of the album chart : NPR

SZA accepts a Grammy Award for best R&B song for "Snooze" on February 4, 2024. At that point, the album on which "Snooze" appears, SOS, was already 14 months old. This week, nearly 11 months after the Grammys, SOS has returned to the top of the Billboard album chart thanks to the release of a deluxe version.

SZA accepts a Grammy Award for best R&B song for “Snooze” on February 4, 2024. At that point, the album on which “Snooze” appears, SOS, was already 14 months old. This week, nearly 11 months […]

Mariah Carey and K-pop group Stray Kids rule this week’s charts : NPR

On the albums chart, the K-pop group Stray Kids debuts at No. 1 with HOP; the group has debuted atop the Billboard 200 with its first six charting albums, which is a new record to kick off a career.

On the albums chart, the K-pop group Stray Kids debuts at No. 1 with HOP; the group has debuted atop the Billboard 200 with its first six charting albums, which is a new record to […]

The season of Christmas songs is here. Will the classics make room for anything new? : NPR

Mariah Carey released "All I Want For Christmas Is You" in 1994, but it took 25 years for the song to reach the top of Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart. Since 2019, it has topped the chart each December for a total of 16 weeks at No. 1 — so far.

Mariah Carey (shown performing in New York City in 2014) released “All I Want For Christmas Is You” in 1994, but it took 25 years for the song to reach the top of Billboard‘s Hot […]

New Jersey Politician Fakes All-Springsteen Spotify Wrapped

New Jersey Politician Fakes All-Springsteen Spotify Wrapped

The latest scandal in New Jersey politics is a blip on the radar compared to the corruption of former US Senator Bob Menendez, but it’s a minor scandal nevertheless: Congressman Josh Gottheimer has been forced […]