Welcome to our weeklyrundown of thebest new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week, Drake and SZA spar over the pains of modern love, J Balvin enlists DJ Khaled to revitalize Usher‘s 2004 hit “Yeah!,” and Doja Cat asserts her bragging rights. Plus, …
Read More »Offset Announces New Album 'Set It Off,' Drops Music Video for 'Fan'
Offset will release a new album, Set It Off, on Oct. 13 via Motown Records. The rapper has previewed the LP with “Fan” along with a music video for the track that features Paige Hurd, Kai Cenat, and Fanum. The song was produced by Aaron Bow, FNZ, Teddy Walton, Thank …
Read More »Brothers Osborne Went Through Hell to Find Their True Selves. It Almost Killed Them
When TJ Osborne announced to the world that he was gay in February 2021, it was both the beginning and the end of a journey. Coming out was a decision years in the making, a historic moment for country music that allowed him to finally go public with a part …
Read More »SZA Taps Justin Bieber for Stripped Down Single 'Snooze (Acoustic)'
SZA has released a new version of her single “Snooze,” which features Justin Bieber. The track, “Snooze (Acoustic),” was produced by Carter Lang and comes after Bieber made a surprise cameo in SZA’s music video for the original song last month. This rendition sees the pair stripping the song back, …
Read More »Rapper Kipp Stone is Spilling His Secrets on '66689 BLVD Prequel'
During our two-hour Zoom call, Cleveland rapper/producer Kipp Stone tells me that his zest for writing started with stories about a character he deemed the “Cleverland Hero.” “It’s a shoebox under my bed [with] a bunch of stories,” he says while lounging in a chair in his home. “[They] would …
Read More »Doja Cat Talks Herself Up on New Single 'Balut'
Doja Cat has released a new single, “Balut.” The mid-tempo, brag-tinged song is latest track to emerge from her forthcoming LP, Scarlet, out Sept 22 via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records. “Glass houses, I don’t really like to keep my stones there/ Oh, well, I’ll buy another property for four mill,” Doja …
Read More »How Bahamas — a Canadian Indie-Rock Artist — Made One of Nashville's Most Country Albums
Bahamas’ entire aesthetic is one of taking the piss. The Sad Hunk title of his last album, his Zoolander press photos shot at the gym, and even his very stage name suggest he’s telling a joke with an awfully long punchline. But on his new album Bootcut, the Canadian creative …
Read More »BTS' V Brings a Quiet Storm to 'Tiny Desk Korea'
BTS’ V delivered a trio of tender, swooning songs during his short but sweet performance on NPR’s new Tiny Desk offshoot, Tiny Desk Korea. The performance was filmed last month in Seoul and found V working alongside an eight-person band of musicians, most of whom had flown from the U.S. …
Read More »RBD's Christian Chavez Wants His LGBTQ Fans to Feel Seen — And He's Not Letting Homophobia Stop Him
The rainbow colors of the LGBTQ pride flag have flooded the stage every night during RBD’s Soy Rebelde Tour, which kicked off on Aug. 25. Christian Chávez, a charismatic member of the 5-person band, uses this moment to launch into a special solo performance of RBD songs.He often wears sparkly …
Read More »Diddy Busts Out 'In the Air Tonight' Sample for the Weeknd's Final Feature on 'Another One of Me'
Diddy has finally released his heavily-hyped new track, “Another One of Me,” which reportedly features the final feature of the Weeknd’s career (unless, apparently, Daft Punk reunite). Along with the Weeknd, “Another One of Me” features French Montana and 21 Savage. The track offers a low-key, atmospheric beat, though it …
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