NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Julie Bee of Marfa Public Radio to talk through the best albums released on May 2.

Just this past October, Rod Wave launched ... the first No. 1 album of his career. Taylor has won multiple Grammy Awards and ...

A rat-a-tat percussion and keyboard riff, and Youssou N’Dour’s voice tore through the dark Dakar sky, as the world music legend geared up to do what he does best: rock through the night.

Stevie Nicks is at work on a new album filled with “memories of mine of fantastic men.” “I have seven songs, and they are autobiographical real stories where I’m not pulling any punches ...

Welcome to our weekly music post, where we spotlight our favorite new songs and albums. Hop in the comments and tell us: What new music are you listening to? When Lana Del Rey first announced her ...

This week’s batch includes new albums from Tunde Adebimpe; Julien Baker & Torres; Hieroglyphic Being; Juana Rozas; Davido; Mozzy; Superheaven; and Lucy Railton. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New ...

So do musicians like Brittany Howard, James Blake, Rod Wave, Don Tolliver, and Rhiannon Giddens. Ludwig Göransson is a major presence on the soundtrack album, and he’s also released the proper ...

Three legendary African artistes have released new albums this month, a reminder of their enduring appeal even as their younger counterparts enjoy mainstream pop success. The voice of Dakar is ...

For those of you interested in music with a slightly longer shelf life, our weekly New Music Friday episode spotlighted a handful of albums that we'll be listening to for a while. Members of TV on ...

Clem Burke provided the beats that underpinned the new wave, punk, and disco hits of Blondie. Though the band is most known for its iconic singer, Debbie Harry, Burke’s drumming style was ...

Tracii Guns joined Loudwire Nights on Wednesday (April 16) and celebrated the recent release of L.A. Guns' new album, Leopard Skin. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of ...

He’s now revealed that the album is out on May 19—a decade after the release of his studio debut, Ratchet. Below, watch the music video for the new album’s second single, “Recording 291.” ...