#albums

#albums

Music fans can anticipate a vibrant fall with diverse new albums and spectacular live performances lined up.

Some albums released in the streaming age offer surprises felt by the artists themselves.

Rough Trade's top 100 albums of 2024 includes SOPHIE's posthumous release, supported by exclusive vinyl pressings for the top 20 albums.

Honesty is a common thread among the best albums of 2023.

Paramore, Miss Grit, and Jaimie Branch are among the artists featured on the list.

JHAYCO aims to redefine his identity and career with his new ambitious album blending genres and showcasing collaborations to establish himself as a rock star.

Sharon Van Etten celebrates the 10th anniversary of 'Are We There' with a special edition release.

November's New Music Friday features albums from both established artists and rising talent, spotlighting innovation in diverse genres.

Regina Spektor's sophomore album, 'Songs,' will be widely released on streaming platforms and vinyl after two decades, highlighting her DIY origins.

New Music Friday highlights various fresh albums, emphasizing emotional depth and diverse sounds from both seasoned and emerging artists.

New music for October features notable remixes and fresh albums, highlighting the evolution of established artists alongside rising stars.

The Cure's upcoming album suggests a return to darker, more existential themes, reminiscent of their classic work.

Father John Misty has released two new songs, "Screamland" and "She Cleans Up," each showcasing his unique sound and thematic evolution.

An overview of new music releases from various artists.

Pitchfork provides recommendations for new music releases on streaming platforms.

Laura Veirs is a prolific songwriter with around 1,000 songs and 13 albums, recently releasing 'Phone Orphans' featuring older tracks.

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are sixth cousins, three times removed, descended from a 17th-century English immigrant.

Swift references Dickinson in her songwriting, and fans have noticed connections between Swift's work and the poet's prose.

The Evening Standard's collector's edition features a Taylor Swift themed map of London replacing tube lines with her albums and significant locations.

Taylor Swift's recent prolific output may be leading to a feeling of fatigue among some fans and critics.

2023 was a quiet year for mainstream hard rock and metal bands, but underground and rising acts took advantage of the opportunity to release stellar albums.

Death metal was well represented in 2023 with standout albums from bands like Cannibal Corpse, Autopsy, Tomb Mold, Obituary, and more.

Several notable hard and metal albums are scheduled for release in the first half of 2024.

Anticipated releases include albums from Judas Priest, Ace Frehley, Ministry, Mick Mars, and Bruce Dickinson, as well as other artists like Amigo the Devil and Job for a Cowboy.

Baroness singer-guitarist John Baizley shares his 'Crate Digging' list of 10 Essential 1990s Metal Albums

Baizley discusses the band's latest album, Stone, its recording process, and specific tracks

1974 had a wide variety of albums reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart

One album reached No. 1 nearly two years after its release due to the death of its maker

1974 saw a total of 23 different albums reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The Carpenters' album "The Singles: 1969-1973" was their only No. 1 album.

Apple Music Replay is a year-end summary of most-listened-to songs, artists, albums, and more.

Replay is not as shareable or attractive as Spotify Wrapped, and the stats are not directly available in the Apple Music app.

Glass Beach is releasing their sophomore album 'Plastic Death' on January 19.

J McClendon has created a list of their favorite albums of 2023 with commentary.

There is a perception that music is dying, but there is actually plenty of great music out there in various genres.

Putting together a year-end list of the best albums in 2023 was difficult but they found a mix of big and small artists.