The Billboard charts have not been too kind of rock 'n' roll music in 2025. But this week's No. 1 album reminds us that rock isn't dead. NPR's Stephen Thompson has the story. STEPHEN THOMPSON, BYLINE: ...
The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard 200 dated Sept. 27, ...