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 ...

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 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. This captures the power and emotion of ...

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, ...

The latest album news from Jack Harlow wasn’t even his own: Back in June, Lorde said that Harlow had heard her album Virgin and told her of her lyrics, “These are bars!” She did note, though, that ...

Perhaps the most popular song of his most recent album — which won the Grammy for Album of the Year — "DtMF" captures the nostalgia and longing to make more out of everyday moments, a sentiment that ...

Tacos may rule Tuesdays, but Fridays are all about new albums. This week’s new releases include albums from Nick Jonas, J. Cole, KMFDM, and more. So, whether you favor CDs, vinyl, or digital downloads ...

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 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 ...