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“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Song in History

Mariah Carey’s holiday classic achieved a record-breaking 20th week at the top

Rosalía Tries Her Hand at Fencing and Ice Skating in “La Perla” Video

Here is what happens when you give Rosalía a sword, an ice rink, a cigarette, a Lamborghini, and two dogs

Ice Spice, Leif and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

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

Bill Callahan’s New Video Is a Charming Homage to New York City

“Lonely City,” the latest song from My Days of 58, comes with a montage video shot by street photographer Daniel Arnold

Joseph Byrd, United States of America Bandleader, Dies at 87

The experimental composer brought electronic sound and radical ideas into the psych-rock genre

Watch Lily Allen Perform “Sleepwalking,” Bring Out Dakota Johnson for “Madeline” on Saturday Night Live

The British pop star appeared as herself in a sketch themed around the title track from her new album, West End Girl

Alabama Shakes Set Spring 2026 Tour Dates

Brittany Howard and the band extend their return to the stage

Pooh Shiesty Drops First Single Since Prison Release

“FDO” arrives with a homecoming music video

8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: 21 Savage, This Is Lorelei, and More

Stream new releases from 21 Savage, This Is Lorelei, Fred Again.., Nas & DJ Premier, Conway the Machine, Hercules & Love Affair, Leif, and Fucked Up

London Venue Apologizes After Primal Scream Display Star of David Entwined With Swastika

The band said its film is “meant to provoke debate, not hate”

Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, and More Release Palestine Benefit Single

The Together for Palestine ensemble—also featuring Nadine Shah, Mabel, Celeste, and more—collaborated on “Lullaby”

Alex G Unveils 2026 Tour Dates

The singer-songwriter is making another stateside run

Cameron Winter Makes Lucas Hedges Direct Traffic in “Love Takes Miles” Video

The Lady Bird actor stars as a lovelorn construction worker in the Heavy Metal song’s visual

Paul Simon Announces 2026 European Tour

The singer-songwriter’s A Quiet Celebration trek hits the continent this spring

Watch Charli XCX Hide Inside a Giant Lighter in New The Moment Trailer

The A24 film, starring Alexander Skarsgård as Charli’s goofball tour director, lightly satirizes the Brat era

Watch the Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron’s Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour

Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour hits theaters on March 30

Charli XCX’s The Moment, Courtney Love Doc to Premiere at Sundance 2026

Plus, a film about Marianne Faithfull

Rochelle Jordan Announces 2026 Tour of North America

The British Canadian artist will launch a run behind Through the Wall in March

Neko Case Expands 2026 Tour

Destroyer will support his former New Pornographers bandmate on the new stretch of dates

4 Non Blondes Prepping First New Album in 34 Years

Linda Perry and the band have signed to Kill Rock Stars for the follow-up to Bigger, Better, Faster, More!

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Respond to Spotify Impersonator: “We Are Truly Doomed”

Spotify has since removed the apparent AI clones of the band’s originals, which they pulled from the platform this year for ethical reasons

Beyoncé to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala

Fellow co-chairs Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams will join her at this year’s ceremony, celebrating the Met’s Costume Art exhibition

An Evening With PinkPantheress Extends Into 2026

The singer-producer returns to North America next spring

Devo Add Another Tour to Their 2026 Slate

One for themselves and one with the B-52s

PUP Announce Live Album, Documentary, and Zine

The band is commemorating its Megacity Madness tour with a bevy of archival material

Dry Cleaning Reschedule 2026 Tour Dates Due to “Hostile Economic Forces”

The band has also shared the video for a new song, “Let Me Grow and You’ll See the Fruit”

Rilo Kiley Announce 2026 Tour Dates

The Sometimes When You’re On You’re Really F**king On trek kicks off in May