The superstar spoke with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for the institution's Icon Sessions series

During her career, Hackett worked with artists including Chris LeDoux and Dale Ann Bradley.

The performance of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August" & "All Too Well" came at the end of a Grammy Museum Q&A with Harvey Mason jr.

The meaning behind his stage name ALL’N — both a play on “all in,” meaning to give it your all, and “olin,” a shortened form of “violin” — are important clues to understanding his music.

50 recently told Apple Music that he doesn't release much music anymore because at his age, he doesn't want to be "in the way."

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1893 on August 25 appeared first on NME.

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1171 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 25 appeared first on NME.

Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 25 appeared first on NME.

You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for August 25 appeared first on NME.

A recent piece brought to light several claims of "reckless" drug use, psychological abuse & more.

“Don Beto,” as he's known, was shot before a performance at the Rodeo Texcoco in Mexico on Saturday (Aug. 22)

A lineup of sweater tops, faux fur & denim builds on Simpson’s fashion legacy at Walmart as she steps back into music after a 15-year hiatus.

"I'm going to make music and I'm going to get a record deal and I'm going to be a pop star," the 38-year-old manifested.

It was the first time in the 16-year history of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening that a song not found in the Zeppelin catalog was performed at one of their shows

The concert film follows the global K-pop stars onstage & backstage during their SoFi Stadium dates on their Dominate World Tour last year.

We'll be updating our list as musicians announce their new music, so keep checking back for the latest!

McCartney was the first woman to shoot the cover of Rolling Stone, and she herself appeared on the cover with husband Paul twice

The metal pioneers were joined by Interpol, IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, JPEGMAFIA, AFI and many more at Victoria Park. See what went down The post Deftones play their biggest UK headline gig with epic London All Points East headline show appeared first on NME.

The song was initially released on a limited run of just 500 CDs sold exclusively at one shop in California The post Olivia Rodrigo officially releases politically-charged new song ‘Serena Joy’ on streaming appeared first on NME.

Rodrigo will debut the track at her upcoming inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival

In March, War Child Records released the stacked HELP(2) benefit compilation, whose massive tracklist included an original song called "Sunday Light" by Anna Calvi, Nilüfer Yanya, Dove Ellis, and Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell. Three out of four of those artists were at this weekend's Green Man Festival in Wales, and they used the opportunity to perform together. The post Wolf Alice Cover Mazzy Star With Dove Ellis & Anna Calvi At Green Man Festival appeared first on Stereogum.

The 'Game Of Thrones' star has already played the character in an Audible audio version The post Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in new ‘Harry Potter’ series appeared first on NME.

In case you didn't already know, the new Wild Pink album is awesome. The singles for Still Coming Down were all great, but the title track? The closer? Just awesome. I got to witness it live at the Stereogum-presented show last week at Ridgewood's Cassette, where their set began with the Seinfeld theme song and concluded with the Curb Your Enthusiasm jingle. Fenne Lily was the secret opener, and the night was wonderful. There, Stereogum's release show correspondent Rachel Brown chatted with John Ross. The post David Lynch Accidentally Emailed John Ross, And Other Wild Pink Release Show Stories appeared first on Stereogum.

“Mr. Banks had nothing to do with it. He was not there,” rapper’s defense lawyer said in her opening statement

We're about a month out from the release of singer-songwriter Meg Lui's full-length debut Instant Validation, which she recorded with a producer by the name of Sufjan Stevens. You know about this guy? We already posted Lui's singles "Gone Girl" and "Elvis Queen." Today, she shares an old-school country song about realizing she wasn't nice enough to her parents. The post Meg Lui – “Miss Queen Know It All” appeared first on Stereogum.

He also said he did not want his Ash character to be "compromised by declining skills" The post Bruce Campbell quits ‘Evil Dead’ franchise: “As a borderline Geezer, my interests have diverged” appeared first on NME.

Marriage is often described as finding the right person, but building a lasting marriage has much more to do with what happens after two people choose each other. Love may bring a couple together, but commitment, communication, friendship, trust, respect, and the willingness to grow together are what help a marriage survive the realities of life. Every marriage will experience seasons of happiness and connection, but there will also be periods of stress, disappointment, change, and...

Here's an important thing to note about Julia Jacklin's new single "The Hardest Thing": It has a really cool video. The Danny Cohen-directed clip is a single drone shot that lazily orbits what I'm sure is a very famous Melbourne skyscraper. As we circle this big-ass building, the camera slowly pans in on Julia Jacklin, who's up on the roof by herself, playing this song. You could not possibly pay me enough to stand on this rooftop and do anything. But Jacklin does it, and she looks cool as hell. The post Julia Jacklin – “The Hardest Thing” appeared first on Stereogum.

Wendy Eisenberg, Safety Trance, and Tygapaw are among this year’s acts

“Choosin’ Texas” spends its 19th week at Number One, tying the reign of country tracks “Old Town Road” and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”

"What a pleasant surprise. I thought you retired 15 years ago... just kidding" The post The Strokes play ‘Going To Babble On’ live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy the “Brett Favre of indie rock” appeared first on NME.

The 29-song album was performed in full at the Ryman Auditorium alongside special guests Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Iris DeMent, and more

Reports of sexual assault and other abusive behaviors by Yves Tumor have been circulating online over the past week. Now Tumor, also known as Shanti or Sean Lee Bowie, has denied those allegations. The post Yves Tumor Denies Abuse Allegations, Vows “Extreme Legal Action” appeared first on Stereogum.

Ella Langley's adorably heartbroken country hit "Choosin' Texas" came out in October 2025, and it's by far the biggest chart hit of the 2026 calendar year. The song first reached #1 on the Hot 100 back in February. Other songs have ascended to the top of the charts and knocked "Choosin' Texas" off, but it just keeps coming back. This week, "Choosin' Texas" is back at #1 for its 19th week, which puts Langley in a three-way tie for the longest-running #1 hit in Hot 100 history, non-Christmas division. The post Ella Langley Ties Record For Longest-Running #1 Song That’s Not About Christmas appeared first on Stereogum.

Last week, Rolling Stone published an extremely troubling bombshell exposé about the comedian and musician Reggie Watts. In that article, a number of loved ones came forward to suggest that Watts played a role in the suicide of his ex-girlfriend, 36-year-old Katherine Early McCollough. Some people who knew the couple claim that Watts encouraged McCollough to take a number of drugs, especially ketamine, which led McCollough to addiction, a manic episode, and ultimately death. Since the article's publication, some of Watts' bookings have been canceled, and the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! has stopped using his theme song. The post Reggie Watts Removed From Festivals Following Damning <em>Rolling Stone</em> Article appeared first on Stereogum.

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival is coming up this Saturday, and ahead of the festivities she has shared a new song inspired by The Handmaid's Tale. "Serena Joy" is named for a character in the book and TV series, a former Christian media personality married to a high-ranking government official, who comes to regret her complicity in the United States' descent into Christo-fascist military dictatorship. The song was first released over the weekend as a limited edition CD single sold only at Orange County's Analog Record Shop, near the festival site of Great Park in Irvine, California. The post Olivia Rodrigo – “Serena Joy” appeared first on Stereogum.

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

“I’m near enough 80 years old. I’ve been drumming professionally since I was 16 with Tom Jones. I’ve had a good innings. And thank you all for coming to the shows”

The one-off single takes its name from a female character in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale

The ‘Train to Busan’ director serves up ‘Colony’, another blood-soaked spectacle The post Yeon Sang-ho: South Korea’s zombie king tells us the secret to K-horror’s success appeared first on NME.

The president and Michael Rapino reportedly discussed why the antitrust case hadn't settled yet during a Feb. 27 meeting

"Lucky Star," the new song from the Bay Area alt-rock duo Sour Widows, is not a Madonna cover. Back in 2024, Sour Widows had a single called "Cherish," and that wasn't a Madonna cover, either. At this point, Sour Widows should really just work their way down the entire Immaculate Collection tracklist and repurpose every title. The strategy seems to be working out for them. The post Sour Widows – “Lucky Star” appeared first on Stereogum.

“Casting Me Away From You” will appear on Young’s new LP Second Song, which he recorded with the Chrome Dreams

Wisconsin fuzz-pop artist Graham Hunt made his name with no-budget home recordings, but he went bigger with his forthcoming LP American Pyramid, recording most of it with an eight-piece band at Minnesota's stories Pachyderm Studios. We've already posted the early singles "Waiting For You To Come Home," "Riverboat Blues," and "Getting Older." With the LP dropping later this week, Hunt shares one more advance song today. The post Graham Hunt – “Guardian Angel’s Arms” appeared first on Stereogum.

Musician was accused of “reckless” encouragement of drug use and abusive behavior in multiple relationships. One ex died by suicide earlier this year

The Washington, DC art-punk band Shudder To Think started in 1986 and released a series of confoundingly foxy records before breaking up in 1996. Frontman Craig Wedren went on to a prolific career scoring films and TV shows, and Shudder To Think returned for reunion tours in 2008 and 2025. Last year, they released a two-song single that constituted their first new music in 27 years. Next month, they'll follow that with a new three-song EP called Who Sent You? The post Shudder To Think Announce New EP <em>Who Sent You?</em>: Hear The Title Track appeared first on Stereogum.

Are y'all up on Stella Lefty? The Chicago pop-country artist/Groupon heiress born Stella Lefkofsky? When I heard her song "Boston" on the radio I was like, wait, are people already recording Noah Kahan covers, or has his melodic phrasing just become extremely influential? It turns out that "Boston" liberally interpolates "Stick Season," Kahan's signature hit (though not on purpose, as we'll see). The post Stella Lefty Explains Why Noah Kahan Got Retroactive Writing Credit On “Boston” appeared first on Stereogum.

Earlier this year, NYC's Computerwife returned with "Nobody" and went on tour with Feeble Little Horse. Now, Addie Warncke is announcing Born From A Wish, the followup to 2023's self-titled. The lead single, "Foreverrr," is a nostalgic, turbulent anthem. The post Computerwife Announces New Album <em>Born From A Wish</em>: Hear “Foreverrr” appeared first on Stereogum.

You're never going to believe this, but another mega-rich music mogul has arrived at the position that the use of generative artificial intelligence in music production is Good, Actually. This time around, the mogul in question is Dr. Dre, and he says that he is, in fact, using AI while making the music that he will presumably never release. He also makes the same instantly tired argument at Two Shell — that backlash against AI is motivated by the same retrograde ideas that once drove backlash against synths and drum machines. The post Dr. Dre Says Only “People Who Have Trouble Creating” See AI As A Threat appeared first on Stereogum.

Foo Fighters have spent much of the summer on a stadium tour with Queens Of The Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy, but over the weekend they made their way to the Southern California for something different. Saturday night, the band headlined the Hollywood Bowl backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and they broke out some rarities for the occasion. The post Foo Fighters Play Live Rarities With The Los Angeles Philharmonic appeared first on Stereogum.

“I am taking this in stride, but it has become very difficult on our own and financially we are strapped,” says the guitarist

In the early '60s, back when he actually was young, Neil Young was a member of a Winnepeg band called the Squires. Next month, Young and his new band the Chrome Hearts will release their new album Second Song; we have already posted the title track. As previously reported, the new LP includes a few new versions of songs that Young wrote long, long ago. Today, we get to hear the new take on "Casting Me Away From You," which Young wrote more than 60 years ago. The post Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts Share New Version Of “Casting Me Away From You,” A Song He Wrote Over 60 Years Ago appeared first on Stereogum.

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Grenadian soca artist V’ghn (Jevaughn John) is among the performers featured in Spotify’s new Carnival Sounds Live series, launched as part of the streaming platform’s celebrations marking 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival. The series highlights leading Caribbean artists performing songs associated with Carnival culture. V’ghn contributes performances of Kes’ Hello and his own hit […] The post V’ghn featured in Spotify Carnival Sounds Live ahead of London Unplugged show appeared first on Soca News.

Trinidad is not the Caribbean destination you visit simply to sit at a resort for seven days. This is an island best experienced through its food, music, festivals, nightlife, wildlife, beaches and multicultural communities. From eating doubles for breakfast and spending an afternoon at Maracas Bay to exploring the Caroni Swamp and experiencing the extraordinary energy of Carnival, Trinidad rewards travelers who want to experience Caribbean life beyond the traditional resort vacation. So,...

Spotify has launched its inaugural Carnival Sounds Live series to mark the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival, with Grenadian soca star V’ghn joining Jamaican artists Shenseea and Original Koffee to celebrate Caribbean music and culture. V’ghn, whose Spotify streams have increased by 390% since 2023, performs Kes’ Hello and his own hit Jab Decisions […] The post Spotify reveals Kevin Lyttle as UK’s most-streamed soca artist as UK soca listening rises 136% appeared first on Soca News.

Adrianne Lenker wasted no time telling 2,400 Big Thief fans that this was not, in fact, the show they expected to see. “We have a special night for you,” she said as Big Thief took seats around a large wooden table onstage, then quipped: “If you had hopes of hearing songs you know, those can be discarded.” Instead, Lenker matter-of-factly explained that Big Thief had convened in Nashville in May to record a triple album called Horsepower. She didn’t divulge any release details, but suddenly the weekend’s shows at Nashville’s hallowed Ryman Auditorium were something else entirely: the band and various guests playing through the whole album, in a sprawling three-hour show, filmed for future release.  The post Big Thief Debut Surprise New Triple Album <em>Horsepower</em> With Special Guests At The Ryman appeared first on Stereogum.

“You guys are watching herstory being made,” Larsson told the crowd at All Points East

A Caribbean cruise can be one of the most affordable ways to experience several destinations in one vacation, but when you sail can make a major difference in how much you pay. The exact same ship and itinerary can cost considerably more during Christmas, spring break or summer vacation than it does just a few weeks earlier or later. So, when is the cheapest time to cruise the Caribbean? In general, some of the best Caribbean cruise deals appear during September through early November, with...

The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) will be staged in Trinidad and Tobago for the first time this year as organisers launch the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience from 18 – 20 September 2026. The fourth annual awards ceremony takes place on Saturday 19 September at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) […] The post Trinidad & Tobago to Host the Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards appeared first on Soca News.

By Trini D EPISODE 2: WHERE DE DOUBLES? Now allyuh remember yesterday ah tell yuh ah reach London and people telling me Carnival coming. Fine. But before ah could deal with Carnival, Tube, £7 beer and all dem other London problems, ah had something more important to sort out. Food. And not just any food. […] The post Ah Trinidian In London – Where De Doubles appeared first on Soca News.

Earlier this year, PinkPantheress brought out memorable guests at her Coachella set, including Zara Larsson, who took the stage solo to perform her own song "Midnight Sun." Shortly after, she released a remixed version of the track with PinkPantheress. Today, at the stacked All Points East festival in London, the pair finally performed together. The post Zara Larsson & PinkPantheress Finally Perform Together For The First Time At All Points East appeared first on Stereogum.

On Aug. 21, 2025, BigXthaPlug was arrested for marijuana possession of less than two ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm just hours before his album came out. On Aug. 21, 2026, BigXthaPlug was arrested again, this time for driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than 2 ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The post BigXthaPlug Arrested On One-Year Anniversary Of Last Arrest, Misses Festival Set appeared first on Stereogum.

Reggae On The River celebrated its 37th year from August 14–16, 2026, bringing thousands of reggae lovers back to County Line Ranch in Humboldt County, California, for three days of (Jamaican) Culture along the Eel River. Presented by the Mateel Community Center, the festival is more than just a weekend of music. Reggae On The River […] The post Photos: Reggae On The River 2026 appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

Grenadian soca artist Muddy of DSM Music Group secured top-three finishes in both competitions at this year’s Soca Monarch finals, placing second in Power Soca Monarch and third in Groovy Soca Monarch. The double success continues a strong run for the performer, who won the 2025 Power Soca Monarch title with Payroll. The song later […] The post Keeping Up With…Muddy appeared first on Soca News.

Christmas in the Caribbean is more than a holiday—it is a season of food, family, music, tradition and celebration. Across the islands, kitchens come alive with the aromas of slow-roasted meats, richly seasoned rice, freshly baked bread, rum-soaked fruit cakes and pots filled with recipes that have been handed down through generations. While Christmas traditions vary from Jamaica to Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, Puerto Rico and the wider Caribbean, one thing remains constant: food is...

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt is officially engaged to his longtime partner, Kasi Bennett, marking a new chapter in a relationship that has spanned more than a decade. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist proposed to Bennett on Friday, August 21, 2026, during his star-studded 40th birthday celebration at One Belmont in Kingston, Jamaica. Surrounded by family and friends, Bolt got down on one knee and asked the mother of his three children to marry him. Photos from the celebration captured...

Two of dancehall’s most influential figures are preparing to turn one of the genre’s most famous rivalries into a celebration of its history. Vybz Kartel and Mavado will bring “Gaza vs Gully” to The O2 arena in London on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for a UK-exclusive performance that places two former rivals together on one of the world’s most prominent concert stages. The O2 has officially confirmed the concert, with doors scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale, with...

By Trini D EPISODE 1: AH REACH LONDON Well friends, ah reach. London. Eight days before Notting Hill Carnival. Now before ah leave Trinidad everybody telling me, “Boy D, yuh going London at de right time, Carnival coming!” So naturally ah thinking sunshine, soca playing everywhere, people getting ready to wine, rum flowing and general […] The post Ah Trinidadian In London – AH REACH LONDON appeared first on Soca News.

The stage is set for the Independence Day weekend in Trinidad and Tobago, and one of the most anticipated events is going down in East Trinidad. Phenomenal Events Studio’s Natasha Noreiga tells Ebuzztt, the Centre of Excellence in Macoya is the place to be on Sunday, August 30th for Le Brunch. This year’s theme is […]

Fallen Angel follows the K-pop group’s own comeback project, Deadline

Everyone's talking about The Odyssey these days, but more people should be talking about the Odyssey Cult. The band is headed up by Ethan Miller (Comets On Fire, Howlin Rain, Heron Oblivion, etc.), who has assembled some serious firepower from the underground rock ranks to bring his expansive, fuzzed-out visions to life. The first two Odyssey Cult LPs, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, were Miller solo joints, and they both materialized in 2017. Nearly a decade later, the project is back as a sprawling psych supergroup. The post Ethan Miller Expanded The Odyssey Cult Into A Psych Supergroup For New Album <em>Vol. 3</em> appeared first on Stereogum.

As Trinidad and Tobago prepares to usher in another Independence anniversary a daughter of the soil is paying tribute in a most fitting way- in song. Sabrina Marks has released her new single, “Sweet Pan Morning”- a tribute to the national instrument and the country that birthed it. This sweeping musical tribute to the history, […]

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to subscribers on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.) The post The 5 Best Songs Of The Week appeared first on Stereogum.

After giving fans a taste with the singles Mom Like Me and Lanton (Lantern), Queen Ifrica has finally released her fourth studio album, Breath of Life. The 13-track project is available now through Nuh Rush Records and Tuff Gong International on all major streaming platforms. The album opens with the title track, produced by Stephen “Ragga” Marley. Built around an acoustic arrangement, Queen Ifrica delivers a […] The post Queen Ifrica releases long-awaited ‘Breath of Life’ album  appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

We’ve been saying it for a while now: more and more artists seem to be drawing inspiration from classic dancehall riddims from the ‘90s. This time it’s the legendary Sleng Teng Riddim, created by Noel Davey, that gets a fresh update. And we love it! Sean Paul keeps the momentum going with the release of this […] The post Stand On Business – Sean Paul (Music Video) appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

The Tennessee festival will allow its storm-damaged grounds to recover before a 2028 return

For a long time, the producers of Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that came out earlier this year, reportedly planned to include a story arc about one of the many children who accused Jackson of sexual abuse. After filming an entire third arc about Jackson's decision to settle out of court with the family of Jordan Chandler, the 13-year-old boy who first sued Jackson for abuse in 1993, the producers reportedly had to scrap that part of the movie, which showed Jackson as "the naïve victim of the money-grubbing Chandler," after lawyers discovered that the settlement forbade Jackson and his estate from including the Chandler family in a movie. The post Michael Jackson Movie Sequel Will Address Child Abuse Allegations From “His Point Of View,” Says Jaafar Jackson appeared first on Stereogum.

The prolific Los Angeles underground rap staple Rhys Langston was a Stereogum Artist To Watch in 2022, and he has made a whole lot of playful, verbose, layered music since then. Langston released the album Pale Black Negative last year, and he teamed up with R.A.P. Ferreira and nahhphet on "Sound Of Horns" earlier this summer. Now, he's preparing to release a new LP called to live and die in E.U.L.A., and he's got two more songs out in the world. The post Rhys Langston Announces New Album <em>to live and die in E.U.L.A.</em>: Hear Two Songs appeared first on Stereogum.

It’s one of three unheard tracks off the upcoming 10th anniversary edition

Huge news out of Tennessee: There will be no Bonnaroo in 2027. The longstanding music festival announced today that it will be taking "a much-needed year off," with plans to return in 2028. The post Bonnaroo Taking “A Much-Needed Year Off” In 2027 appeared first on Stereogum.

Montreal musician Ruby McKinnon makes gauzy, dreamy music under the name Flower Face, and she became a Stereogum Artist To Watch on the strength of her 2024 album Girl Prometheus. Now, she's back with a hazy, glamorous, awfully pretty new song called "Bad Dream." If Mazzy Star recorded a song specifically for the Drive soundtrack, it might sound a bit like this. Here's what McKinnon says about it: The post Flower Face – “Bad Dream” appeared first on Stereogum.

The creative and life partners call the project “psychedelic chaos, acid rollers, and big beat, channeled through hardware instruments and animated by love”

Last weekend was Sound And Fury weekend, the moment for the gigantic Los Angeles festival that remains the biggest annual item on the hardcore calendar. We're deep in the afterglow. Haywire and God's Hate have both dropped new music since playing Sound And Fury, and now that list also includes the fiery Tampa straight-edge crew Contention. The post Contention Share Awesome New Surprise EP <em>Nuclear Summer</em> appeared first on Stereogum.

Courtney Love is now employed by Slayyyter. Well, only metaphorically. For Triple J's Like A Version, the Midwestern pop artist covered "Violet" from Hole's 1994 opus Live Through This. Love responded on social media with praise: The post Slayyyter Nails Hole Cover, To Courtney Love’s Delight appeared first on Stereogum.

Knapsack were '90s emo pioneers who reunited last year. This post is not about them. It's about Napsack, the countrified indie rockers from Cleveland. The post Napsack Announce New Album <em>More Mountains</em>: Hear “If I Could Write” appeared first on Stereogum.

Carly Rae Jepsen is making moves right now. Earlier this week, we got the confirmation that she's working with Lena Dunham on a new stage-musical adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You, set to open on Broadway next year. At the same time, we're about a month away from the release of Jepsen's new double album Day And Night. It's shaping up beautifully. The post Carly Rae Jepsen – “Motivation” appeared first on Stereogum.

The Divine Feminine was one of the best and most important albums of Mac Miller's career. With 2015's GOOD:AM, the Pittsburgh native was already redefining himself as a soulful, melodic sonic adventurer, a fixture of a burgeoning Los Angeles hip-hop scene alongside some of the brightest talents from the orbits of Odd Future and TDE. By the time he followed it up with a concept album about women's secret energy, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, and Miller's then-girlfriend Ariana Grande, he had successfully shed his old Blue Slide Park image and been widely recognized as a brilliant musician. The post Mac Miller’s <em>The Divine Feminine</em> Getting 10th Anniversary Reissue With Unreleased Songs appeared first on Stereogum.

Out next week, Never Enough: Versions also features Four Tet, Oklou, Alex G, Hayley Williams, A. G. Cook, Blood Orange, and many more

It has been two decades since Sheryl Crow first serenated Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the other sentient automobiles in the town of Radiator Springs. In the opening scene of the 2006 Pixar motion picture Cars, Owen Wilson's young hotshot racer Lightning McQueen pulled some reckless moves in his quest for the Piston Cup, and Crow's song "Real Gone" played over the soundtrack. "Real Gone" hasn't become as synonymous with the Cars franchise as Rascal Flatts' take on "Life Is A Highway," but it's still shockingly popular. On Spotify, "Real Gone" is now Crow's third-biggest track, which is truly absurd. Now, after all these years, Sheryl Crow returns to the world of Cars. The post Sheryl Crow Debuts <em>Cars: Lightning Racers</em> Theme 20 Years After Her First <em>Cars</em> Song appeared first on Stereogum.

Creativity is infinite. Music is infinite. Hardcore is infinite. Turnstile is infinite. The ground-breaking, expansive Baltimore band announced an all-star take on their 2025 Grammy Award-winning album NEVER ENOUGH. It's not a remix album. It's not a covers album. Maybe it's a testament to creativity's limitlessness. Either way, you will never be able to guess who is on it. It's the most Turnstile thing ever — an expected unexpected – and it’s out in one week. The post Turnstile Reimagine <em>Never Enough</em> With A Fascinating Crew Of Contributors appeared first on Stereogum.

For days now, the music world has held its collective breath over the brewing beef between young hyperpop acts Bassvictim and daine. The young hyperpop artist daine will release their debut album In Endless Awe & Agony later this year, and London duo Bassvictim dropped a remix of daine's single "PQC" last month. In a recent Instagram live session, Bassvictim member Ike Clateman claimed that daine's team were "hitting us up over and over again to do a remix" and that "the offer just kept getting higher and higher." In the comments, daine wrote, "this is poor taste and weird af i DID NOOOT think it was like that at all. my team asked if id like a BV remix & i said yes they’re awesome. our teams know each other. i was not desperate & i did not break the bank at all." Oh shit! It's on! The post Bassvictim’s Ike Clateman Apologizes For daine Shade, “Never Meant To Diss” Them appeared first on Stereogum.

A high-drama clip accompanies the London artist’s first single of the year

Things haven’t gotten easier for Squirrel Flower’s Ella O'Connor Williams, and that’s not a bad thing. I first interviewed Williams over six years ago, as an Artist To Watch, before she became an established Chicago-based musician, put out three albums on Polyvinyl Records, and led an important boycott against one of the industry’s biggest music festivals. As a musician, her writing has only gotten stronger, her voice more dynamic, her vision more expansive. But in terms of artistry, not much has changed. That’s a good thing. Williams continues to be a fierce songwriter, documenting the spaces and landscapes she moves through and moving her spirit in return.  The post Squirrel Flower Doesn’t Want To Make It Easy appeared first on Stereogum.

One of Hollywood's proudest traditions is nominating big-deal songwriter Diane Warren for the Best Original Song Oscar and then not giving her the award. Last year, Warren broke an Academy record, racking up 17 nominations and zero wins, which means our ranked list of Oscar-nominated Warren songs is woefully out of date. Warren's last nomination was for "Dear Me," a Kesha-sung ballad from a documentary called Diane Warren: Relentless. That film's title has been conclusively proven true, since Warren is now back in the Oscar race. The post Diane Warren Chases 18th Oscar Nomination, Adopts 2nd Viral Runaway LA Farm Animal appeared first on Stereogum.

If you've seen a Vampire Weekend, Paramore, or Hayley Williams show in recent years, Brian Robert Jones was the guitarist onstage with the big afro. When not playing sideman for some of the best alt-leaning pop-rockers in the biz, Jones has been working on a behemoth project of his own. The post Brian Robert Jones Shares Comedic Musical Theater Album About The Louisiana Purchase (And Hayley Williams Is On It) appeared first on Stereogum.

The music industry is facing a moral and existential crisis as AI-generated music becomes increasingly prevalent. The latest development in streaming platforms’ response is that Apple Music will begin labeling AI-generated songs. According to The Hollywood Reporter, an email sent out yesterday announced that AI labels on songs will arrive "later this year," confirming reports from back in March. The post Apple Music Will Also Now Label AI-Generated Songs appeared first on Stereogum.

Stream new releases from Lambchop, Julia Holter, GB, Denzel Curry, and Weezer

Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale is the face of a new Deutsche Telekom campaign targeted at Gen Z reclaiming agency in a digitally overstimulating world. The campaign is called "Not A Passenger," and actualized in a visual, inspired by the Cardigans' 1998 hit "My Favorite Game," where Teasdale fends off internet influencer demons pushing their manifestations, self-care routines, or AI slop. The video also features Wet Leg covering "My Favorite Game," and it plays as an homage to the video. The post Wet Leg Cover The Cardigans For Deutsche Telekom’s New Gen Z Campaign appeared first on Stereogum.

After 64 years, English pop band the Hollies are calling it quits. The group started out in Manchester in 1962, and Graham Nash led them before leaving to form Crosby, Stills, & Nash in 1968. The Hollies' string of '60s and '70s hits includes "Bus Stop," "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," "Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)," and "The Air That I Breathe." In recent years, the lineup has included guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott, both of whom were in the band in the early '60s. Yesterday, the Hollies shared in an instagram post that Hicks will no longer be able to tour due to health issues, and Elliott is stepping away from the stage in solidarity. The post The Hollies Call It Quits After 64 Years appeared first on Stereogum.

In just a few weeks, the streets of West London will come alive as Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th Anniversary. Six decades of culture, creativity, music and masquerade have created an extraordinary legacy, and this August, MASQ by Naitram, in collaboration with ABIR Mas, is proud to become part of its next chapter. Every […] The post Every MASQ has a Story appeared first on Soca News.

He also dropped the aptly named “Finna Drop (Tour)”

Jamaica has everything from intimate cliffside hideaways to sprawling all-inclusive resorts. For a strong editorial list, I’d recommend organizing the article by the type of Jamaican experience each hotel delivers, rather than simply ranking properties from 1 to 10. One important 2026 consideration: Jamaica’s tourism board currently lists some major resorts as temporarily closed or reopening later in 2026 or 2027, so travelers should verify current operating status before booking. Best Hotels...

A rendition so good Courtney Love offered to come work for her

More than three decades into a career that helped take dancehall from Kingston street dances to international stages, Beenie Man has very little left to prove. Yet on his new album, Eminence, the Grammy-winning Jamaican icon sounds less interested in simply celebrating his past than in demonstrating why he still belongs in the conversation about dancehall's present. Released August 20, 2026, through Billboard King Records, Eminence is an ambitious 16-track project produced by Kemar McGregor,...

Jamaican dancehall artiste Vanessa Bling is extending her influence beyond the microphone, announcing a new recording and mixing studio in Jamaica aimed at creating opportunities for the next generation of female talent. According to an announcement shared by the artiste, the facility will provide free studio time for young female artistes, giving aspiring performers an opportunity to record and develop their music without having to shoulder one of the significant costs associated with...

“I literally felt like I was covered in shit. And now, at the end of the album process, I feel so clean and clear.”

An aspiring Caribbean media personality could soon find themselves interviewing some of the region’s biggest stars on the red carpet at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad and Tobago. Dominican journalist, producer and media personality Jael Joseph, through her platform Black Island Girl Multimedia, has launched a Caribbean-wide competition to discover an emerging host, presenter, journalist or content creator to serve as a Media Correspondent at the Caribbean Music Awards on...

The second single from Answers is out now

In Trinidad and Tobago, Christmas simply wouldn’t feel the same without pastelles. Wrapped in banana leaves and filled with richly seasoned meat, olives, capers, raisins and aromatic herbs, these savory cornmeal parcels are one of the country’s most treasured holiday foods. Pastelles are traditionally prepared during the Christmas season, often as a family activity that brings several generations into the kitchen. One person prepares the filling, another presses the cornmeal dough, while...

For millions of lawful permanent residents, a Green Card is one of the most important immigration documents they possess. Officially known as a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), it serves as evidence of lawful permanent resident status and can also be used to demonstrate authorization to live and work permanently in the United States. But Green Cards do not necessarily last forever. Most modern Green Cards issued to lawful permanent residents are valid for 10 years, which means they...

Meet Jahnoah, aka MC Tafari. Half Dutch, half Jamaican… sounds like trouble, doesn’t it? 😄He’s the latest addition to the World A Reggae team! ‘Noah asked if he could interview a few artists, so we handed him the camera and said, “Do your thing!” The rest wil be history. This reasoning is the result of his first […] The post Yuh Betta Noah! – Edition 1: Jesse Royal appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

Dear Caribbean EMagazine, I have been carrying this secret for three years, and every Sunday when I walk into church, I wonder if this will be the day everything comes crashing down. I know people are going to judge me when they read this. Maybe I deserve it. But what makes this worse is that the man I have been sleeping with isn't just married. He is my pastor. And his wife considers me one of her closest friends. I joined the church almost six years ago during one of the lowest periods of...

Join the versatile singer-songwriter in a woodsy video for single “Overthinker”

The sweetest berry, Anika Berry reached a major milestone in her career with the successful staging of SO SWEET: The Concert, last weekend, in Brooklyn, New York. It was the entertainer’s first self-produced headline concert in the US. Artistes backed by a live band, the event brought together generations of Caribbean music and featured performances […]

The Carnival Village Trust, in conjunction with the UK Calypso & Soca Collective, has launched a series of events celebrating the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival in the run-up to this year’s festivities.  Staged at The Tabernacle in Powis Square, the programme combines soca and calypso showcases with a Calypso Monarch competition, highlighting the depth of talent within […] The post Carnival Village Trust and UK Calypso & Soca Collective launch pre-Carnival event series  appeared first on Soca News.

Jade Lilitri and co. will spend this fall on the road with Leisure Hour, Bad Luck, Liquid Mike, and Bugsy

Plus, a pair of new U.S. shows and an Australian tour

Few foods capture the flavor and energy of Trinidad and Tobago quite like Bake and Shark. Crispy, seasoned fried shark tucked inside warm, fluffy fried bake and piled high with fresh vegetables, tangy sauces, and fiery pepper sauce, this beloved street food is as much an experience as it is a meal. Made famous by the food stalls along Maracas Bay, Bake and Shark has become one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognizable dishes. What makes it special isn't simply the fried fish. It's the...

The Boston slowcore trio’s 10th anniversary version includes unreleased songs, a hand-drawn tab book, and “one secret”

Heavy Is the Crown brings together the frequent collaborators for a whole LP

The UK’s Kittitian and Nevisian community will gather in Birmingham on Sunday 23 August for the fifth staging of St. Kitts & Nevis Heritage Day, an event expected to attract around 1,500 people from across the country. Held at Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club and organised by the Association of St. Kitts & Nevis Descendants (ASKaND), […] The post St. Kitts & Nevis Heritage Day returns to Birmingham for milestone fifth anniversary appeared first on Soca News.

Guess which of them wrote “What I do on your grave won’t pass for flowers either”

For years, conversations about dancehall’s global position have often centered on what the genre supposedly lacks: crossover records, major-label investment, radio support, international touring infrastructure and the kind of arena-level success routinely associated with hip-hop, Afrobeats and Latin music. But perhaps we have been asking the wrong question. Dancehall is not waiting for a comeback. The comeback is already happening — and the receipts are increasingly being counted at the box...

An unreleased 1992 demo leads the first record in 32 years from Corin Tucker’s pre-Sleater-Kinney band with Tracy Sawyer

With its dramatic Piton peaks, warm Caribbean waters, volcanic landscapes, rainforest adventures and romantic resorts, St. Lucia is the kind of destination that works in almost every season. But choosing the best time to visit St. Lucia can make a noticeable difference in your vacation, especially when it comes to weather, hotel prices, crowds and the experiences available during your stay. For most travelers, December through May is the best time to visit St. Lucia, particularly if sunshine,...

The LP, made with visual artist Kyle Simon, consists of a single composition manipulated by the “light of the full moon”

The Geese frontperson recorded his debut live LP at the venue last December

Title: Mind Games Artiste: Lavisch Genre: Dancehall Label: Ricco Record – Emoji Records –… The post LAVISCH – MIND GAMES (EXPLICIT & RADIO) – BLACK SATIN MUSIC appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Title: ZELLE Artiste: Vybz Kartel, Fixaveli Genre: Dancehall Label: Vybz Kartel Muzik & Silver… The post VYBZ KARTEL FT. FIXAVELI – ZELLE (AUDIO & MUSIC VIDEO) – VYBZ KARTEL MUZIK appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Title: Good Ole Artiste: 450, Stalk Ashley Genre: Dancehall Mixed/Mastered By : Weekday Produced… The post 450, STALK ASHLEY – GOOD OLE (AUDIO & MUSIC VIDEO) – DETHWRLD appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Tracklist: 10Tik – Confident Delly Fever – Rich Bitch Energy Iwaata – White Air… The post AIR FORCE RIDDIM (FULL PROMO) – SILVER BIRD RECORDS appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Tracklist: Etana – Nuh Know Bout We (Clean) Etana – Nuh Know Bout We… The post SUGAR DUMPLING RIDDIM (FULL PROMO) – CD MASTER & INNA MI HOUSE MUSIC appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Tracklist: Kkrytical – Dont Give Up Quick Cook – Money Rude Link – Can’t… The post DIVIDENDS RIDDIM (FULL PROMO) – H2O RECORDS X ZJ LIQUID appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Jamaica is preparing to take its signature confidence, culture and unmistakable island spirit to the international stage once again — this time through Kimanie Farquharson, Mister Friendship Jamaica 2026. Born in Montego Bay, Farquharson brings a compelling mix of experiences to the title. From a career in global banking to nearly 15 years in the fashion industry, along with his passion for food as a chef and creator of Kim’s Kitchen, he represents a modern Jamaican man whose ambitions refuse...

The Texas shuffle master played with the group for more than 50 years

He was one of two killed in a shooting in the city’s Old North neighborhood

Both versions will appear on a 12” sold exclusively at Cameron Picton and co.’s upcoming shows

MILTON KEYNES, UK – Reggae Land has once again raised the bar. The sixth edition of the UK’s biggest reggae and dancehall festival welcomed more than 135,000 visitors across three days at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes, making it the largest edition in the festival’s history. What began as a two-day event has grown into one of Europe’s […] The post Reggae Land 2026 Draws 135,000 Strong As Vybz Kartel Headlines Record-Breaking Weekend appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

Soca legend Machel Montano is to be the subject of a special exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) in New York, celebrating more than four decades of his contribution to Caribbean music and culture.  Machel Montano: Journey of a Soca King opens on 22 August and runs until 12 September at BPL’s Central Library. […] The post Brooklyn Public Library to stage Machel Montano exhibition appeared first on Soca News.

Agent Sasco (Assassin) – Nuh Stress We 2.0 Iwaata & Aidonia – Never Basic… The post BAD SLING RIDDIM 2.0 (FULL PROMO) – TROYTON MUSIC appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

By Dante Jackson, Entertainment Editor | Caribbean EMagazine Masicka has spent much of his career sounding like a man with something to prove. On Forever Reign, the Jamaican dancehall star sounds increasingly like a man who believes the proof is already there. Released August 14, 2026, through Def Jam Recordings, Masicka’s third studio album arrives with 17 tracks spread across a tight 47-minute runtime. It is also his second full-length project since signing with Def Jam, following 2023’s...

One month after the release of her single “No Threat” on July 17, dancehall icon Patra has unveiled the official video. Shot by Nadean Rawlins in Negril, edited by Anthony Bailey Media , and creatively directed by World A Reggae’s Danny Creatah, the visual perfectly captures the confidence and attitude that have always defined the Queen of the Pack. As Patra told World […] The post Patra releases ‘No Threat’ Video appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

Title: Van Cleef 2 Artiste: Malie Donn Genre: Dancehall Label: Dansky Records , El… The post MALIE DONN – VANCLEEF PT. 2 (AUDIO & MUSIC VIDEO) – DANSKY RECORDS, EL CROOK EMPIRE appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Title: Detox Artiste: Skippa Genre: Dancehall Label: Rich Together Entertainment & Don Money Records… The post SKIPPA – DETOX – RICH TOGETHER ENT & DON MONEY RECORDS & 1DARKMAN appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Title: Dead Opps (Malie Donn Diss) Artiste: Skippa Genre: Dancehall Label: Rich Together Entertainment… The post SKIPPA – DEAD OPPS (AUDIO & MUSIC VIDEO) – RICH TOGETHER ENT & CHARGIE RECORDS appeared first on Dancehallarena.com. Home Of Reggae & Dancehall.

Another band launch is coming up in T&T. Blow Mano Blow Productions is preparing to introduce its latest presentation with a production that promises to be about much more than costumes and the traditional band launch. The band will officially unveil its 2027 Carnival presentation, “To Birdie With Love,” on Sunday, August 30th, at the […]

The Caribbean is once again stepping onto one of the world’s most prestigious international stages, and this time the region arrives in Vietnam with a delegation that reflects its extraordinary diversity, ambition, culture and unmistakable sense of identity. The 73rd Miss World pageant, taking place as part of the organization’s landmark 75th Anniversary Festival, is underway in Vietnam from August 9 through September 5, 2026. The grand finale is scheduled for September 5, when Miss World...

We keep saying it, and it might get boring, but Capleton continues to prove why he’s one of reggae’s most consistent artists since Alms House days. His latest video for “Behave Yourself” is another strong release, voiced over a heavyweight Riddim. The track with Derrick Sound is taken from his acclaimed Heights Of Fire album, released on June 26, mixing […] The post Behave Yourself – Capleton (Music Video) appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

The Costa Rica-Jamaica connection with Gera Riddim (Iration Records) continues with a new take on the Militant Riddim by rising star whom we have been following for a while now, Kimeco. Rapidly making a name for herself on the international reggae scene, Kimeco has already worked with renowned producers including Fatbabs and Don Corleone, further establishing herself as one of the […] The post Where I’m Coming From – Kimeco appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

There was a time when Jamaican dancehall was largely viewed as a male-dominated space. Then came Patra, a bold, distinctive voice who helped change the conversation about what a female dancehall artist could achieve. The Jamaican entertainer rose to prominence in the late 1980s and exploded onto the international scene in the 1990s, bringing her […]

Wait, the sports guy sings? It might be a complete surprise to see James Saunders on your television screen delivering the sports news and then hear his voice in song, on the radio. For the average fan who grew to love his bubbly personality as one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most popular sport anchors, the […]

Travel is exciting. Packing for it? Not always. Whether you're heading to the Caribbean for a beach vacation, flying to Europe for the first time, taking a cruise, or squeezing everything into a carry-on for a weekend getaway, having the right travel accessories can make a surprisingly big difference. The best travel products aren't necessarily the most expensive or glamorous. They're the little things that solve annoying problems: the adapter that lets you charge your phone overseas, the...

Kabaka Pyramid has released “From Weh Day,” the second single from his upcoming project Rebel Music – The Lyrics Tape. Produced by Fatbabs for Bebble Rock Music / Ghetto Youths International, the track combines a heavy, hip-hop-driven production with Kabaka’s unmistakable lyrical style as he reflects on reggae’s legacy while calling on the music industry to support the next generation and […] The post From Weh Day – Kabaka Pyramid (Visualizer) appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

Pressure Busspipe marked his birthday on August 5 in the best way possible: with the release of brand new music. Leading the project is “Shine,” a powerful collaboration with Imeru Tafari, arriving alongside an official music video on YouTube and other video platforms. The single is part of a brand new 10-track release, featuring five vocal cuts and five accompanying […] The post Shine – Pressure Busspipe & Imeru Tafari (Music Video) appeared first on World A Reggae Entertainment.

One of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad’s most anticipated social events is making its grand return. Dîner en Blanc is set to once again transform Port of Spain into a breathtaking sea of white as hundreds of guests gather for an unforgettable evening of elegance, dining and celebration. Leading this year’s experience are dynamic new hosts Meagan Monsegue […]

After three celebrated years at Brooklyn’s historic Kings Theatre, the Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) expands beyond the awards stage with the launch of the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience, a destination celebration taking place September 18-20, 2026, in Trinidad & Tobago. This year’s celebration unfolds under the theme, Sounds of the Caribbean, honoring the rhythms, voices, and cultural […]

There’s no box to be held in. Terri Lyons is proving that as she moves into the Monday Wear market, partnering with RC Mas ahead of Carnival 2027. The reigning Calypso Monarch Queen of Trinidad and Tobago and multiple time Queen of Queens, on Thursday, revealed her creative ability in the mas making sector, sharing […]