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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception
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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Gets Lukewarm Critical Reception

Bruno Mars’ first album in a decade, ‘The Romantic’, is receiving largely negative reviews from critics. While reviewer…

Updated about 1 month ago
Gorillaz Release ‘The Mountain’ Album and Announce Tour
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Gorillaz Release ‘The Mountain’ Album and Announce Tour

Gorillaz have released their ninth studio album ‘The Mountain,’ which showcases Damon Albarn transforming grief into an…

Updated about 1 month ago
Harry Styles Teases New Album at BRIT Awards
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Harry Styles Teases New Album at BRIT Awards

Harry Styles made a highly anticipated return to the stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards, performing his new single ‘Aperture…

Updated about 1 month ago
RAYE Debuts New Song at 2026 BRIT Awards
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RAYE Debuts New Song at 2026 BRIT Awards

British singer-songwriter RAYE performed at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, delivering both her track ‘Where Is My …

Updated about 1 month ago

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Issac Ryan Brown thrills with pop/R&B banger “End of the Season”
Earmilk

Issac Ryan Brown thrills with pop/R&B banger “End of the Season”

Issac Ryan Brown, a young artist from Detroit, has released a new pop/R&B single ‘End of the Se…

earmilk.com · Feb 09, 2026
r&b
Tom Morello Holds Up “ICE OUT” Rally Towel at Super Bowl
Consequence of Sound

Tom Morello Holds Up “ICE OUT” Rally Towel at Super Bowl

Tom Morello, known musician, attended Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium and made a statement by holdi…

consequence.net · Feb 09, 2026
alternative
Angel Du$t Share New Song “Pain Is A Must”: Listen
Stereogum

Angel Du$t Share New Song “Pain Is A Must”: Listen

Angel Du$t is set to release their new album ‘Cold 2 The Touch’ soon, which the author has previewe…

stereogum.com · Feb 09, 2026
electronic
Charlie Puth's stirring Super Bowl National Anthem is indebted to Whitney Houston
The FADER

Charlie Puth's stirring Super Bowl National Anthem is indebted to Whitney Houston

Charlie Puth performed the National Anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl, collaborating with Kenny G and a…

www.thefader.com · Feb 09, 2026
r&b
The Opener: Naïka dreams of borderless pop music
The FADER

The Opener: Naïka dreams of borderless pop music

French-Haitian singer Naïka is preparing to release her debut album ECLESIA on Feb. 20, blending mu…

www.thefader.com · Feb 09, 2026
r&b
The Khan transcends “time&pace” with first release of new year
Earmilk

The Khan transcends “time&pace” with first release of new year

The Khan, an underground hip hop artist from Washington D.C., has been influential in the music sce…

earmilk.com · Feb 09, 2026
hip hop
Beverley Knight Sets Out Mission for the Paul Reid Foundation – Joining Ed Sheeran and Elton John in a Superstar Canon of Industry Changemakers
IndiePulse Music

Beverley Knight Sets Out Mission for the Paul Reid Foundation – Joining Ed Sheeran and Elton John in a Superstar Canon of Industry Changemakers

Beverley Knight has become involved with the Paul Reid Foundation, joining other music industry phi…

indiepulsemusic.com · Feb 09, 2026
folk
Watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show ft. Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Toñita & more
Brooklyn Vegan

Watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show ft. Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Toñita & more

Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside several notable artists including Lad…

www.brooklynvegan.com · Feb 08, 2026
hip hop
Bad Bunny Turned Super Bowl Halftime Into A Joyous Tribute To Puerto Rico
Stereogum

Bad Bunny Turned Super Bowl Halftime Into A Joyous Tribute To Puerto Rico

Bad Bunny made history as the first Latino and Spanish-speaking solo artist to perform at the Super…

stereogum.com · Feb 08, 2026
hip hop
Watch Charlie Puth Sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX
Pitchfork News

Watch Charlie Puth Sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX

Charlie Puth performed the national anthem at Super Bowl LVIII, joining Brandi Carlile and Coco Jon…

pitchfork.com · Feb 08, 2026
folk
Johan van Mullem turns emotion into a late-night pop confession, “Damn!”
Earmilk

Johan van Mullem turns emotion into a late-night pop confession, “Damn!”

Johan van Mullem, an independent singer-songwriter from Amsterdam, releases a new single called ‘Da…

earmilk.com · Feb 08, 2026
r&b
PinkPantheress Is Not The Weakest Link
Stereogum

PinkPantheress Is Not The Weakest Link

PinkPantheress appeared as a contestant on the BBC trivia show The Weakest Link, marking a notable …

stereogum.com · Feb 08, 2026
electronic
Hot Picks 7/2/26 - The Best New Releases - FVMusicBlog
FV Music Blog News

Hot Picks 7/2/26 - The Best New Releases - FVMusicBlog

This appears to be a general music blog preview article about weekly music recommendations. While t…

fvmusicblog.com · Feb 07, 2026
indie rock
Nieuwe single HOL! & Eptic - “MALFUNCTION”
Dansende Beren

Nieuwe single HOL! & Eptic - “MALFUNCTION”

HOL! and Eptic have released a new single called ‘MALFUNCTION’, highlighting the relatively low rec…

www.dansendeberen.be · Feb 07, 2026
hip hop
THRY’s “Relapse” Is a Fearless Portrait of Ambition, Absence, and Artistic Hunger
Jamsphere

THRY’s “Relapse” Is a Fearless Portrait of Ambition, Absence, and Artistic Hunger

THRY's latest album ‘Relapse’ explores themes of ambition, absence, and personal growth through a n…

jamsphere.com · Feb 07, 2026
ambient
Beyoncé's New Album ‘Act III’: Everything We Know So Far - Our Culture
Our Culture Mag

Beyoncé's New Album ‘Act III’: Everything We Know So Far - Our Culture

Beyoncé is planning to release the final installment of her album trilogy, ‘Act III’, which is anti…

ourculturemag.com · Feb 07, 2026
r&b
New Music: Leto Grand – Lovely Walk | AnalogueTrash
AnalogueTrash

New Music: Leto Grand – Lovely Walk | AnalogueTrash

Leto Grand's new track ‘Lovely Walk’ is a funk-inspired song with British sensibilities, drawing co…

www.analoguetrash.com · Feb 07, 2026
alternative
Brent Faiyaz announces third album ‘Icon’
The FADER

Brent Faiyaz announces third album ‘Icon’

Brent Faiyaz is set to release his third album ‘ICON’ on February 13, following his previous album …

www.thefader.com · Feb 06, 2026
r&b
Watch Mariah Carey Perform At The 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Stereogum

Watch Mariah Carey Perform At The 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mariah Carey performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, singing two s…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
r&b
New Release ‘2-6 Day Freestyle’ from Vinnie-Dangerous
GetMusic - Latest Releases

New Release ‘2-6 Day Freestyle’ from Vinnie-Dangerous

Vinnie-Dangerous releases a freestyle track titled ‘2-6 Day Freestyle’ as a dedication to his homet…

www.getmusic.fm · Feb 06, 2026
hip hop
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum Playlist

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Stereogum's weekly music roundup highlights the top five new songs from the past week. The staff cu…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
indie rock
Dom Jones paints the town velvet blue in “The Blacker Berry” [Video]
Earmilk

Dom Jones paints the town velvet blue in “The Blacker Berry” [Video]

Dom Jones releases a new single and video called ‘The Blacker Berry’, which is a confident and styl…

earmilk.com · Feb 06, 2026
r&b
J. Cole tapped Tems, Erykah Badu, and Future (twice) for ‘The Fall-Off’
The FADER

J. Cole tapped Tems, Erykah Badu, and Future (twice) for ‘The Fall-Off’

J. Cole is preparing his upcoming album ‘The Fall-Off’ with a notable lineup of featured artists in…

www.thefader.com · Feb 06, 2026
hip hop
J. Cole Releases Stressed-Out New Double Album ‘The Fall-Off’: Stream
Stereogum News

J. Cole Releases Stressed-Out New Double Album ‘The Fall-Off’: Stream

J. Cole has finally released his long-teased album ‘The Fall-Off’ after eight years of anticipation…

stereogum.com · Feb 06, 2026
hip hop