New Music Friday: The best albums out March 13

James Blake. Kim Gordon. Sturgill Simpson's country-funk alter ego. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Amelia Mason from ...

There's more than one path to a confessional song

On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.

‘Fundamental Disrespect’: Two Rock Hall Voters Debate Their 2026 Ballots

Here’s a sign that perhaps the 2026 shortlist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is too large: A full day after chatting with an anonymous voter, we both came to the realization ...

Everlast Signs With Thirty Tigers, New Single ‘Stones’ Drops Tonight

Rapper-singer and House of Pain alum Everlast has signed with Thirty Tigers (in partnership with Regime Music Group) and ...

5 Flop Songs From The '00s That Belong On Every Road Trip Playlist

Not every song is a hit, but that doesn't mean they're not great tunes. Here are five songs that flopped but deserve a spot on your road trip playlist.

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Nia Smith, Ama, Marlon Craft, Sleepy Hallow & More

Doja Cat, who’s gearing up to bring her Tour Ma Vie world tour to Africa for two dates in Rwanda and South Africa, sounded off against Timothée Chalamet in a since-deleted TikTok. The Oscar-nominated ...