Slayer terrified the PMRC, Janet Jackson seized control, and Genesis got weird on these albums that shaped a transformative year Beastie Boys in 1986. (Credit: Michel Delsol/Getty Images) From left: ...

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the music that defined 2024. From soul-stirring R&B records to groundbreaking hip-hop projects, this year has been nothing short of monumental for ...

All three solo albums by Harry Styles return to the U.K. charts after he teased his new single "Aperture," which is headed for a grand debut globally in a few days. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 26: ...

For 017 of Mic Drops and Elbow Drops, Carl Lamarre connects with Big Time Becks about her unapologetic heel run, the perks of sharing WWE life Seth Rollins, and what's her ultimate dream match… By ...

Here is your 2026 hard rock + metal album release calendar and all of this week's newest albums! Each week is loaded with new rock and metal releases and keeping track of it all can be pretty ...

How eager was Hollywood to pay tribute to comedy icon Mel Brooks in the "The 99 Year Old Man!" documentary? Legendary director David Lynch, who was battling severe emphysema, agreed to speak to ...

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 ...

Massachusetts Democrat Stephen Lynch is punching back at a liberal opponent challenging his 24 years in Congress, with Lynch chafing at descriptions of himself as part of the “corrupt status quo ...

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31–27 on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, punching their ticket to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2015. Coincidentally, that last ...

David Hogg is wading into the Democratic primary in Massachusetts’ 8th congressional district, backing a well-funded progressive challenge to a longtime incumbent. Hogg’s progressive group Leaders We ...

Leaders We Deserve, the political group co-founded by former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg, announced Monday that it’s backing Democratic candidate Patrick Roath, who’s ...

A new album from Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is set to arrive on March 20. The rapper has inked a partnership deal with the independent music company Gamma for the release of Bully, ...