New Music

Nao's sophomore full-length Saturn is on our shortlist for the best albums out on Oct. 26.

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New Music Friday For Oct. 26: The 8 Albums You Should Hear Now

11:43am October 26, 2018

This week's batch of essential new albums includes Robyn's melancholy return to the dance floor, rock-and-roll madness from Ty Segall, the otherworldly voice of R&B singer NAO and more.

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Future (right) and Juice WRLD blur the lines between celebration and social critique in three videos.

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Could Future & Juice WRLD Be Trap's Trojan-Horse Advocates For Drug Policy Reform?

4:23pm October 25, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

In three new videos from the addictive WRLD ON DRUGS, the trap stars collaborate to muddy the line between celebration and social commentary.

Chris Cornell's cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U," recorded live at SiriusXM in 2015, appears on an upcoming, career-spanning compilation of the late singer's work.

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Hear Chris Cornell's Wrenching Cover Of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

3:40pm October 25, 2018

by Stephen Thompson

Cornell's performance of Prince's classic ballad, recorded live at SiriusXM in 2015, appears on an upcoming, career-spanning compilation of the late singer's work.

Robyn's new album, Honey, comes out Oct. 26.

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On 'Honey,' Robyn Dances Toward Stillness

1:27pm October 25, 2018

by Marissa Lorusso

Robyn songs feel like crying on the dancefloor. But Honey is, at its core, about moving towards something freer, softer, more honest.

Trent Dabbs released a new song, "Good and Lasting."

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Trent Dabbs Will Make You An Optimist With 'Good And Lasting'

10:05am October 25, 2018

by Bruce Warren

One of the writers of Kacey Musgrave's "High Horse" is about to release a new solo album.

Kacey Musgraves performs in the BBC's Radio 2 Piano Room.

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Watch Kacey Musgraves' Quietly Exquisite Cover Of Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know'

9:49am October 25, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

Kacey Musgraves can sing just about any song, can't she? She stopped by BBC Radio 2's Piano Room for a touching performance.

Dorys Bello and Eli Oviedo are known among the art goths and rose-gilded young people of Miami as folk duo Dracula.

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From 'Suncity' To Lisbon: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

1:42pm October 24, 2018

This week's lineup includes a special premiere of "Como La Flor" by Miami-based duo Dracula, an acoustic rendition with all the magic and heartbreak of Selena's original.

The Marked Men's On the Other Side comes out Nov. 23.

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Hear The Marked Men's Unreleased Punk Rager 'Disappear'

11:38am October 24, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

From a new collection of 7-inch singles, hear an early indicator of the band's unique synthesis of power-pop and punk.

Tyler, The Creator contributes not only a new version of The Grinch's theme song, but also an original track, "I Am the Grinch."

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Tyler, The Creator's Take On The 'Grinch' Theme Is Cuddly As A Cactus

11:28am October 24, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" sees Tyler collaborating with Danny Elfman — yes, Tim Burton's go-to film composer — for the animated film's soundtrack.

Vocalist Luz Elena Mendoza of the group Y La Bamba.

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Y La Bamba's New Single 'Mujeres' Is A Battle Cry Against Machismo

10:01am October 24, 2018

by Felix Contreras

"This song is for my mother and for all of us women who have and still battle the fight to be heard," vocalist Luz Elena Mendoza writes.