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 ...

Neil Young speaking with Patti Smith at the Book Expo America in New York. Neil Young has a new book coming out this fall titled "Making Hard Peace." - Source: Getty Neil Young, who released his song ...

Every week, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the previous seven days, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. After taking time off for the ...

Song Sung Blue is written and directed by Craig Brewer, who has also produced it with John Fox and John David. It is based on the namesake 2008 documentary by Greg Kohs. The film premiered at the AFI ...

2025 was an amazing year for country music. Music aside, the year certainly had its ups and downs, but that’s besides the point. From January all the way through December, country music artists ...

"As time goes by, the stress and complications of life will weigh on you," Jonas said in a statement about the new single Billy Kidd New year, new music from Nick Jonas. Jonas, 33, began 2026 by ...

“Stranger Things” pulled off a thrilling ending by using two Prince songs in the final episode of the beloved Netflix series. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer secured the rights to “Purple Rain” and When ...

It’s been seven long years since Robyn released her last album, Honey. But after years of hints and rumors, all signs point to a release of a long-awaited follow-up at some point this year. She ...

Looking for some country music to send you into 2026? You’ve come to the right place. I don’t know about you, but I’ve really appreciated the recent trend of “get this piece of media started at ...

Doechii is closing out 2025 with a new collaboration with SZA, “Girl, Get Up.” Produced by Jay Versace, “Girl, Get Up” blends a punchy, stripped-back drum groove — sampled deftly from Birdman and ...

This year in music had no shortage of hits, but only a handful of songs truly rose above the rest. Whether they dominated the charts, took over social media or just refused to leave our heads, these ...

Elton John may have retired from touring in 2023, but the British pop-rock legend continues to have a busy music career. John recently shared a video holiday message with members of his Rocket Club ...