Saoirse Hanley: I'm a huge Swiftie but I refuse to analyse her every move to death any more - I just enjoy the music instead
Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department is sparking speculation about her personal life post-breakup, but some fans are tired of overanalyzing. [ more ]
Beyonce's Cowboy Carter' features a very special guest her daughter Rumi
Beyonce's youngest daughter Rumi, 6, featured on the single Protector in her mom's country music-inspired album Act II: Cowboy Carter.
Other family members like Blue Ivy also showcase musical talent, with Beyonce's album featuring guest singers like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. [ more ]
Chelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album | amNewYork
Chelsea Wolfe's album explores themes of witchcraft and spirituality, but the process of making it was a time of healing and relinquishing control.
Wolfe's songwriting process for her album involved embracing different genres, such as trip-hop, and working with a producer who transformed her rock-sounding songs. [ more ]
David Hobbes initially doubted whether to make an album but found inspiration and confidence through songwriting groups and positive feedback from others.
With the help of producer and co-writer Rachel Efron, Hobbes released his debut album "Searching for a Home," which reflects his personal journey of finding a place that feels like home. [ more ]
Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, to be posthumously released
Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, will be released posthumously on February 2nd, 2024.
The album was the result of Perry's collaboration with UK-based producer Daniel Boyle and features collaborations with artists like Greentea Peng and Shaun Ryder.
The lead single, "100lbs of Summer," and a remix of the track by Tricky have been released as a preview. [ more ]
Beabadoobee: I don't have time for death threats. I've got a mortgage to pay'
Beabadoobee embraced ballet for self-improvement amid touring and prioritized physical well-being, culminating in her new album reflecting personal growth and confidence. [ more ]
The Chameleons prep first album in 20+ years, releasing 'Where Are You?' EP this month
The Chameleons are releasing a three-song EP 'Where Are You?' - their first studio recordings in over 20 years, and gearing up for a new album and tour. [ more ]
Fontaines D.C. announce new album Romance, unveil lead single "Starburster"
Fontaines D.C. announced the release of their fourth album, 'Romance,' aiming to explore new sonic and thematic territories with the lead single 'Starburster.' [ more ]
Taylor Swift's upcoming album title, The Tortured Poets Department, is a nod to the discourse around her music as poetry and the academic subculture of Taylor Swift studies.
Swift's writing incorporates poetry techniques and aesthetics, and she plays with language, genre, and structure in her songs. [ more ]
Tyla Wins Inaugural Best African Music Performance Award at 2024 Grammys
Tyla wins Best African Music Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards for her song "Water."
This is the first year for the Best African Music Performance category, which also featured nominations for Asake, Olamide, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido featuring Musa Keys. [ more ]
Ana Tijoux's First Album in a Decade Fights Sorrows With Joy
Vida is Ana Tijoux's fifth studio album and her first since 2014, with a techno-tinged disco beat and lyrics in Spanish.
Tijoux emphasizes the importance of life as a response to a chaotic world, stating that defending life and humanity is the most political act. [ more ]
The best albums of 2023 were actually released in 2022.Taylor Swift and Beyoncé dominated the year through global stadium tours, blockbuster movies, and countless digital column inches.
Listen to Lana Del Rey's gorgeous "Take Me Home, Country Roads" cover
Lana Del Rey has released a cover of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' with producer Zachary Dawes.
Her cover maintains the charm of the original while adding a Lana twist.
Lana Del Rey's album 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' has received critical acclaim and is nominated for multiple Grammys. [ more ]