2025 is officially in our rearview mirror, and now that the season of “Best Of” lists is formally closed, the only way to look is forward. While the previous year provided us with a cornucopia of ...

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

The latest from this dreamy DC band hits that sweet spot of polished but not slick. Their sophisticated songs have enough layers to keep you listening. Rob Brunner grew up in DC and moved back in 2017 ...

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

Tacos may rule Tuesdays, but Fridays are all about new albums. This week’s new releases include albums from Jill Scott and Charlie XCX, as well as a multi-artist Ozzy Osbourne tribute album. So, ...

Bleachers are back with another new album. The band’s fifth studio LP, Everyone for Ten Minutes, is out May 22 via Dirty Hit. Their lead single, “You and Forever,” is out now along with an Alex ...

Philly indie singer/songwriter Abi Reimold has announced their first album in a decade, Picking Stones, due out on March 3. The first single is the gently soaring “Drinking Song.” “This piece has a ...

Paste is the place to kick off each and every New Music Friday. We follow our regular roundups of the best new songs by highlighting the most compelling new records you need to hear. Find the best new ...

The Weeknd's latest album marks one full year on the charts as Hurry Up Tomorrow reaches 52 frames on the Billboard 200 and two major R&B tallies. ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 13: The Weeknd ...

Jonas is set to release his fifth solo album, Sunday Best,” on February 6. This makes his first solo release since 2021’s “Spaceman.” The album is preceded by the lead single, “Gut Punch,” released on ...

The rapper took the category last year with “Not Like Us.” This time, he shared the honor with SZA for their duet “Luther.” By Marc Hogan The most-nominated artist at the 2026 Grammys took home ...