Raised between Q and J Section in Umlazi, Funky Qla’s journey into music began not on a festival stage, but behind the screen of a gifted Pentium 3 computer.

As Sjava celebrates 10 years in the industry with the release of his new album, iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the profound impact he has had on the local ...

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, ...

It appears likely that 2026 will be a busy year for Paul McCartney, who may tour again as well as release a new album for the first time in years. During a Q&A following a screening of the new Prime ...

Baby Keem is officially back outside with some new music on the way. The West Coast rapper, often referred to as Kendrick Lamar’s “Range Brother,” has announced ...

Louisville rapper Jack Harlow is releasing a new album titled "Monica" on his birthday. The album will be released on Friday, March 13, which is Harlow's 28th birthday. "Monica" is Harlow's fourth ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Puscifer are back with their latest album Normal Isn't and thanks to the Loudwire Nights radio show, you have a chance to win the album on vinyl as our latest addition to the Loudwire Record Club. The ...

At long last, J. Cole releases his highly anticipated The Fall-Off album. On Friday (Feb. 6), the North Carolina rapper blessed fans with his seventh studio album. The latest album from the Dreamville ...