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Kendrick Lamar Joins Jhené Aiko on New Song “So Good”

The pair reunite on Aiko’s new album Westside Whimsy

N.O.R.E. Sued for Sexual Assault

The incident allegedly took place at a Manhattan nightclub in 1999

Bradford Cox Books First Show in Seven Years

The Deerhunter maestro’s Atlas Sound project returns next weekend at Making Time ∞ festival

Shygirl Reveals New Album Swallow!, Shares Song

Her first studio LP in four years is led by “Lucky (Hymn)”

MTV VMAs 2026 Nominees Announced: See the Full List Here

Madonna is up for 11, T-Swift for nine (and Geese for one)

Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs

The ceremony takes place live on September 27

Jenny Lewis’ Nice as Fuck Reunite for U.S. Tour

Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the trio’s sole, self-titled album

U2 Named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year

“We’re very excited to be in the front row of our first ever U2 gig...we know we’re gonna be outplayed,” the band wrote in a statement

Geese Finally Respond to “Psyop” Allegations

“We marched up to our label over email…. like, ‘How long have all our fuckin’ fans been fake, you sons of bitches?’” says Cameron Winter

Victoria Monét Announces the Frequency of Love Tour

A run of North American headlining shows to support the R&B singer’s forthcoming album

Slayyyter Drops “Crank 2”

Not to be confused with the 2009 Jason Statham action flick

Harry Styles Reveals 2027 Tour Dates

The pop star will cross North America and Europe with Caroline Polachek, Kylie Minogue, LCD Soundsystem, and more

Twisted Teens Announce Their Third Album of the Year

“When We First Met” leads The Holy Cross Tigers, the duo’s Sub Pop debut

Soul Glo Announce New Album Na I’m Gon Grab Allat

The Philly hardcore group have a new song with Mannequin Pussy, “February Theory,” out now

Bootsy Collins’ First Memoir is Called Funked Around, Found Out

It’s out in 2027 and includes a foreword from Snoop Dogg

Neurosis Line Up U.S. Tour

A run of dates on the heels of their comeback album, An Undying Love for a Burning World

Rosalía, Gracie Abrams, Turnstile Set for New Season of Saturday Night Live

The new season will also feature hosts Jalen Brunson, Inde Navarrette, and Dakota Johnson

Conor Oberst Made a Short Film Featuring Phoebe Bridgers

Invention 13 premieres next month at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles

Liars Return With First Album and Song in Five Years

A Ban on Plastic Bag Bans was inspired by a move to Kalamazoo, Michigan and an actual law on the state’s books

Max Richter Announces New Album While the Flood Rages

The project was adapted from his score of MaddAddam, a ballet inspired by a trio of post-apocalyptic Margaret Atwood novels

Beirut Plots First North American Tour in Eight Years

Zach Condon and co. will make the trek next spring to perform in five cities

SML’s Josh Johnson Readies New Album Animative

The composer and multi-instrumentalist brings along Meshell Ndegeocello and Macie Stewart for his International Anthem/Nonesuch debut

Listen to the War on Drugs‘ First Song in Four Years

“‘Who’s That’ was written in 10 minutes somewhere between first coffee and school drop off,” says Adam Granduciel

D’Angelo’s Son to Play Biggie Smalls in Snoop Dogg Biopic

Michael D’Angelo Archer Jr. will bring the Notorious B.I.G. to life in Snoop, which is set to hit theaters next year

Ratboys Unveil Singin’ to an Empty Chair Deluxe with PUP, Wild Pink

The Chicago rock band also has an NPR Tiny Desk concert out today

Animal Collective To Play Feels In Full at NYC and LA Shows

The band has set two dates in November dedicated entirely to their 2005 album

Fine, Djrum, Miimii KDS, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

Stevie Wonder Announces Songs in the Key Of Life Anniversary Tour

He’ll play the classic 1976 album in full on all 18 dates

Radiohead Announce Australia and Japan Shows

The band will play a total of 21 dates in 2027

Mouse on Mars’ Jan St. Werner Taps Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens for New Album

Squares Will Fall lands on Thrill Jockey on November 13