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Fleet Foxes Cover Elliott Smith’s “Angel in the Snow”: Listen

Robin Pecknold played the New Moon song for the soundtrack to the new Christmas film Oh. What. Fun.

10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Oneohtrix Point Never, Tobias Jesso Jr., and More

Stream new releases from Oneohtrix Point Never; Tobias Jesso Jr.; De La Soul; Sharp Pins; the Hellp; Aya Nakamura; Haley Heynderickx & Max García Conover; Wrens; Fabiano do Nascimento; and Max Richter

Fugees’ Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Conspiracy Charges

The rapper was found guilty of criminal conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying in 2023

Skrillex Drops New Hit Me Where It Hurts X EP: Listen

The surprise five-track project features Caroline Polachek, Varg2™, 100 gecs’ Dylan Brady, and others

Tems Surprise-Releases New EP Love Is a Kingdom: Listen

The Nigerian artist follows last year’s Born in the Wild with a new seven-song project

Watch Geese Play Getting Killed Songs on Nigel Godrich’s From the Basement

Cameron Winter and his band are the first act to play the iconic live-in-studio music series in nearly three years

Major Labels Sign Licensing Deals With AI Music Company Klay

Klay Vision Inc. is now the first artificial intelligence music startup to land deals with Warner, Universal, and Sony

Stone Roses and Primal Scream Bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield Dies at 63

The British musician helped the Stone Roses become key figures in the Madchester scene

Watch Charli XCX Parody Her Brat Era in Teaser Trailer for New Movie The Moment

Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the feature film also stars Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård, and Kylie Jenner

First Two Alan Vega Solo Albums to Be Reissued by Sacred Bones

1980’s Alan Vega and 1981’s Collision Drive arrive on digital streaming platforms for the first time on January 23

Spotify Acquires WhoSampled, Announces Expanded Song Credits

The sample-sourcing website will continue to operate “as a standalone platform and brand,” according to a statement

Watch Snocaps Perform “Coast” on Fallon

Katie and Allison Crutchfield took the late-night stage with MJ Lenderman, Brad Cook, and Colin Croom

Danny L Harle Details Album, Shares New Song With Oklou and MNEK: Listen

Cerulean features contributions from Caroline Polachek, PinkPantheress, Clairo, and others

Mavi Announces New Mixtape The Pilot

The 10-track follow-up to Shadowbox includes collaborations with Earl Sweatshirt, Smino, MIKE, and Kenny Mason

The War on Drugs Announce Drugcember Holiday Benefit Concerts

The three-date run supports the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to raise money for public schools

Lifeguard Announce New 7", Share New Song “Ultra Violence”: Listen

The Chicago band’s new maxi-single features 11 songs in a speedy 13 minutes

Police Investigate D4vd in Celeste Rivas Case but Stop Short of Naming Him a Suspect

Law enforcement officials have leaked more details of their enquiries into the Houston singer-songwriter and the death of the 15-year-old girl

Converge Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch

Love Is Not Enough is the Boston metalcore band’s first non-collaborative album in nearly nine years

The New Pornographers Announce 2026 U.S. Tour

Okkervil River’s Will Sheff will support A.C. Newman and his bandmates on the spring run

Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department Investigating Sean “Diddy” Combs for Sexual Battery

Police are looking to incidents that are alleged to have taken place in 2020 and 2021

Kneecap Address Mo Chara Terrorism Charge on New Song “No Comment”: Listen

“‘No Comment’ is all about getting harassed by the British state,” the Irish trio said of the new collaboration with Sub Focus

Jeff Tweedy Announces 2026 Tour

The Wilco frontman will continue to play shows in support of Twilight Override

Father John Misty Announces 2026 Tour Dates

The singer-songwriter has additional shows in the United States and Europe in support of Mahashmashana

David Byrne and Brian Eno Reunite for New Song “T Shirt”: Listen

Eno co-wrote the song, which Byrne has been playing on his tour behind Who Is the Sky?

Peaer Announce First Album Since 2019, Share New Song “Button”: Listen

The indie-rock trio returns in January with Doppelgänger

Anjimile Shares New Song “Auld Lang Syne II”: Listen

The folk singer-songwriter’s first new music since 2023

Ticket Resale for Profit to Be Outlawed in United Kingdom

A long-promised government crackdown on touts and resale platforms is set to be unveiled this week

“Weird Al” Yankovic Announces Expansive 2026 Tour

The parody musician will continue the Bigger & Weirder Tour with 90 more stops next year

Ariana Grande, Cher, and Lily Allen Announced for Saturday Night Live

Grande will host an episode featuring musical guest Cher, and Allen will perform in an episode hosted by Challengers actor Josh O’Connor

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