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Billboard

• Bunnie Xo Teases Podcast Addressing Jelly Roll Divorce While Singing Along to His Lyrics About Her
• Chart Rewind: In 2016, Dierks Bentley’s ‘Black’ Eyed No. 1 on Top Country Albums
• PJ Morton Rings in Juneteenth with Sprawling ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ Double LP: ‘I’ve Been Auditioning for This Album My Whole Life’
• Los Mirlos, Calma Carmona, Afro Dominicano & More Lead Toñita Fest 2026 Lineup
• MUNA: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot
• Jelly Roll Went To North Carolina Hospital Just Before Bunnie XO Divorce News Broke After Battling Sinus Infection on Tour
• In Light of Oliver Tree’s Fatal Crash, Is It Safe For Musicians to Keep Flying in Helicopters or Small Planes?
• Lil Jon Returned to His Memoir Following Son’s Death to Process Grief and Help Others
• Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey to Play Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special
• England Fans Serenade Men’s Team With Epic Oasis Singalong After Thrilling FIFA World Cup Win

RSS: News

• Watch Kim Gordon Play “Play Me” on The Tonight Show
• Two Shell Announces New Album Infinite Now
• Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape
• Saul Williams Recruits Robert Del Naja, Kamasi Washington for New Album Leap Life
• Each Song on Sad13’s New Mixtape Is One Minute Long
• “It’s Fucking Sick”: “Empire State of Mind” Producer on Soundtracking the Knicks’ Win
• MIKE’s Young World Festival Reveals Full 2026 Lineup
• Squirrel Flower Announces New Album Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going
• YHWH Nailgun Are Taking Magazine on Tour
• Kelela Can’t Work It Out With A.K. Paul on New Single “Outta Time”

• Grammys to Make Best New Artist Category Even More Confusing
• Vince Staples Lines Up North American Tour
• Isaiah Rashad to Hit the Road on U.S. Tour
• Dawn Richard’s Abuse Lawsuit Against Diddy Dismissed
• Dev Hynes to Score Olivia Wilde’s New Film The Invite
• Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory to Merge With Dead Oceans
• Johnny Marr Announces The Age of Everything
• Future Reveals New Album The Real Me
• Nettspend Teases Album With OsamaSon
• Widowspeak, Lambchop, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
• No Joy Announces Big Life, Big Leaf EP, Shares Title Track
• Julia Jacklin Readies New Album The Gem
• Oliver Tree, “Miss You” and “Life Goes On” Singer, Dies at 32
• The Fall’s Final Album Set for Autumn Release
• Michael Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic in History
• The-Dream Confirms New Album Amid Rape and Sexual Battery Lawsuit
• 8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Olivia Rodrigo, Kelsey Lu, and More

Stereogum

• Kim Gordon Updates Her Knicks Jersey In Late-Night TV Callback
• RIBS Announce New Album COLD RIBS: Hear “N”More: Hear “Not A Boogie”
• RIBS Announce New Album COLD RIBS: Hear “N”
• Mesh Announce Debut Album No Fun At All: Hear “Violent Peasant”
• Neko Case, k.d. lang, & Laura Veirs Share Previously Unreleased “Accidental Tattoo” On 10th Anniversary Of Collab AlbumMaxo Kream Announces New JPEGMAFIA-Produced Album O.Y.N Feat. Denzel Curry, Isaiah Falls, & MoreNeko Case, k.d. lang, & Laura Veirs Share Previously Unreleased “Accidental Tattoo” On 10th Anniversary Of Collab Album
• Neko Case, k.d. lang, & Laura Veirs Share Previously Unreleased “Accidental Tattoo” On 10th Anniversary Of Collab Album
• Kelela – “outta time” (Feat. A. K. Paul)
• Kenny Beats-Led Collective Fathers Announce Debut Album: Hear “Pearl”
• Asteroid Named After Elliott Smith
• Lil Nas X Shares Update About Mental Health Treatment, New Music

• Two Shell Announce New Album Infinite Now: Hear “Thing About You”
• Harry Styles Covers Simon & Garfunkel And Patrick Watson In Orchestral Meltdown Set
• Dale Crover Shares “Harvest Moon” Cover Decades After Playing Young Neil Young In The Video
• Ariel Pink Says He’s The “Most Banned Artist,” Still Supports Donald Trump
• Sad13 Announces New Mixtape Of 13 “1-Minute-Long-Ish” Songs
• Aimee Mann’s Latest Comic Reveals Why She Nearly Passed On Rush Reunion Tour
• Mystikal Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison In Rape Case
• Run The Jewels Present Best Bartender At The 2026 James Beard Awards
• Perennial Announce New Album Modernism: Hear “What’s New On The Beat Scene”
• Pretty Sick Announces New Album Anarchy: “home2hide”
• Previously Unknown Velvet Underground Song Revealed In New Book
• Fashion Icon Jack Harlow Helps Launch Snap’s Goofy $2,200 AR Glasses
• James Murphy & Questlove Are DJing Phish’s Mexican Resort Festival
• Guiding Light Announce Debut Album Fear On My Own Time: Hear “Shackled By Lust”
• Kevin Shields Reunites With Primal Scream In Ireland
• Sweeping Promises – “Cocoon”
• Shannon Lay – “Horizons”
• Noah Kahan Reacts To Kidz Bop’s Cop-Friendly “The Great Divide” Cover
• Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Is Retiring Its Name After Trademark Dispute
• Converge Announce Saddest Day 2026 Lineup With Chat Pile, Cave In, Baroness, More
• 16 Underground Announce New EP Without A Trace: Hear “Glimpse Of You”
• Ebbb – “Side On”
• Dawn Richard & Durand Bernarr – “baby, can we?”
• Clutter Announce Debut Album Sugar Rush: Hear “Grease Baby”
• Faith No More Tease 2027 Reunion
• Album Of The Week: Styrofoam Winos Any River
• Pulp Announce Live Album And Film
• Ceremony Announce New Album Tell Me Your Dream: Hear “Death Destruction Mayhem”
• Grammys Widen Best New Artist Eligibility
• Squirrel Flower Announces New Album Say A Prayer To The Gods Of Getting Going: Hear “Reelin”

Entertainment

• Americans Are Still Singing in the Face of Fascism

NPR Topics: Music News

• AI giant Anthropic prepares to sell stock to the public; files preliminary IPO paperwork
• Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
• Fan favorite Boards of Canada returns with first new album in 13 years
• Drake tops the charts, sets records and sweeps away the oldies
• Sonny Rollins, colossus of the saxophone, has died at 95
• After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past
• Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
• Weezer and Beyoncé are among new National Recording Registry entries
• Shakira, Madonna and BTS will headline World Cup final halftime show
• Noah Kahan gets a No. 1 album at last, while Michael Jackson reenters the top 10

• Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Open June 25 Alongside Official Cover Art Reveal
• Jim Beam Honors USMNT With Floral Tribute Ahead of Send-Off Match in Chicago
• Jim Beam, Tim Howard and Mr. Flower Fantastic Rally Fans in Chicago Ahead of USMNT Send-Off Match
• World Cup Recap: England, Croatia in Shootout, DR Congo Stuns And Ghana Wins
• ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ and ‘Black Ops II’ Return to PlayStation This Summer
• Rick Brunson Says Jalen Needs More Time Before Dethroning Patrick Ewing as Greatest Knick
• Trump’s Reported Wild Puerto Rico and Greenland Swap Idea Draws Fresh Criticism
• Knicks Superfan Ben Stiller Sharing NY Championship Story in New HBO Documentary
• Mally Mall Back in Federal Custody Over Alleged Release Violations
• Russ Launches Palermo, Bringing His Curl Routine to the Hair Care World

• Lil Nas X Shares Mental Health Journey, Opens Up About Bipolar Diagnosis
• Today in Hip Hop History: Heltah Skeltah’s Debut LP ‘Nocturnal’ Turns 30 Years Old!
• Daveigh Chase, Voice of ‘Lilo’ and Star of ‘The Ring,’ Dies at 35
• Chris Brown Dog Attack Lawsuit Heads Back to Court After Jury Issue Triggers Mistrial
• A Cinematic Story of Female Leadership, Spiritual Warfare, Biker Legacy, Civic Power, and a Television Network Built to Protect the Culture
• Trae Young to Enter Free Agency After Declining Wizards Player Option
• BET Awards 2026 Announces Star-Studded First Wave of Performers
• WNBA Expands Regular Season to 50 Games Beginning in 2027
• Dess Dior Kicks Off ‘Take Notes Tour’ With Sold-Out Headlining Show in Atlanta
• Dawn Lori: The Self-Published Author Publishers and Networks Should Be Watching
• Rod Wave Announces New Album ‘Don’t Look Down’ Arriving August 28
• New York States Makes Bold Move to Block Local Cooperation With ICE
• Faizon Love Arrested In Florida On Contempt Charges
• Alicia Keys Bringing ‘Empire State of Mind’ to Knicks Championship Celebration
• LeBron James and Former Cavs Teammates Reunite Playing Golf With 3 Helicopters On Deck
• Today in Hip Hop History: Capone N Noreaga Dropped Their Debut LP ‘The War Report’ 29 Years Ago
• Ye’s Tampa Concerts Draw Intense Debate Ahead of June Shows
• Richard Jefferson and Andre Iguodala Turn Dunk Resume Debate Into Comedy Gold
• Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Looks Set to Slide to No. 2, But Its Chart Run Is Already Historic
• Trump Name Finally Removed at Kennedy Center Following Federal Court Ruling
• NYC Mayor Fires Playful Shot at Trae Young as Knicks Championship Fever Takes Over the City
• Iman Shumpert Reveals How LeBron James Used Turnovers to Keep Cavaliers Locked In
• Jersey Mike’s Edges Chick-fil-A in Restaurant Satisfaction Rankings
• Knicks Championship Glow Meets Hard Salary Cap Reality
• Alicia Keys to Perform “Empire State of Mind” at Knicks Championship Celebration
• Jim Beam Launches Nationwide ‘Home Field Advantage’ Campaign to Rally Support for USMNT
• California’s New Minimum Auto Insurance Limits Take Effect in 2025 — What Car Accident Victims Must Know
• Today In Hip Hop History: The Lost Boyz Release Their Second LP ‘Love, Peace And Nappiness’ 29 Years Ago
• Lo Kee Atlanta Honors Zaytoven and ATL Jacob During Black Music Month Celebration
• Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in 2022 Rape Case
• Knicks’ Historic Title Delivers Most-Watched NBA Finals Since 1998
• Serena and Venus Williams Reunite for Wimbledon Doubles Return
• Klassik Frescobar Brings Soca to the World With “Dansa”
• SOURCE SPORTS: Messi Nets First World Cup Hat-Trick as Argentina Defeats Algeria
• Netflix Renews ‘Funny AF with Kevin Hart’ for Season 2
• Vince Staples Announces North American Tour Behind Acclaimed ‘Cry Baby’ Album
• Isaiah Rashad Announces ‘Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip’ North American Tour
• North West and Molly Santana Announce ‘Kimokawaii’ Co-Headlining Tour
• SOURCE SPORTS: A’ja Wilson Becomes Latest Athlete Featured on Wheaties Box

Taste of Country

• Jelly Roll + Bunnie Xo Divorce: Here's What They've Said
• Jelly Roll Divorce Filing Reveals What's Next for Assets and Debt
• Shania Twain Says Trying to Stay Thin Left Her Malnourished
• Garth Brooks Got Rejected at His First Record Label Audition
• Top Eric Church Songs - Country Music’s Most Important Artists
• Country Singers Who Have Serious Chronic Illnesses
• The Reason Tim McGraw Once Gave Russell Dickerson $20K in Cash
• Jelly Roll + Bunnie Xo's Daughter Blasts Response to Divorce
• The 3-Day Road Trip That Changed Tucker Wetmore's Life
• Top Blake Shelton Songs - Country Music’s Most Important Artists

• 'Dutton Ranch': Oreana's Shocking Heel Turn! Episode 7 Preview
• Jelly + Bunnie Divorce Docs Reveal Separation Date, Reason
• Jelly Roll + Bunnie Xo Relationship Timeline: A Decade of Drama
• 7 Burning Questions About Jelly Roll + Bunnie Xo's Divorce
• Ella Langley Responds to Viral Post From German Tourist
• Long-Lost Patriotic Charlie Daniels Band Anthem 'My Home' Drops
• Jelly Roll + Bunnie Xo Divorce Filing Reveals Key Details
• Pat Sajak Shares Rare Update After Leaving 'Wheel of Fortune'
• What Bunnie Xo Shared Before Jelly Roll Divorce News
• Jelly Roll Files for Divorce From Bunnie Xo: REPORT
• The Top 20 Waylon Jennings Songs
• Top 10 Tim McGraw Songs - Most Important Modern Country Artists
• Surprise! Brett Eldredge Reveals He's a Married Man
• Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s July 4th Concert Details
• 'Duck Dynasty': Mia Robertson Has Been Dealing With a Stalker
• Who Zac Brown Says is 'One of the Greatest Guitar Players' Ever
• UFC Freedom 250's Eye-Popping Concession Prices
• Zac Brown Band Kicks Off UFC Freedom 250 With Anthem Peformance
• Tyler Farr Suffers a 'Severe Concussion' in Vehicle Crash
• Miranda Lambert Got 'Mad' at Ella Langley Over a Snake
• 22 Country Songs That Share a LGBTQ+ Perspective
• Top 10 Kelsea Ballerini Songs: Top 25 Modern Artists
• Top 10 Riley Green Songs; Country's Most Important Modern Artists
• Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 Update - They Moved In Together!
• 'Dutton Ranch' Shooter: It’s Not Like (He) Didn’t Deserve It

Latest Music Metascores on Metacritic

• The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We by Mitski
• Bird Machine by Sparklehorse
• Hit Parade by Róisín Murphy
• For That Beautiful Feeling by The Chemical Brothers
• Guts by Olivia Rodrigo
• Killjoy by Coach Party
• Sea Of Mirrors by The Coral
• End of the Day by Courtney Barnett
• A Song for Leon: A Tribute to Leon Russell by Various Artists
• Clear Pond Road by Kristin Hersh

• Playing Robots Into Heaven by James Blake
• Hollow by The Handsome Family
• HELLMODE by Jeff Rosenstock
• Weedkiller by Ashnikko
• The Window by Ratboys
• Struggler by Genesis Owusu
• Appaloosa Bones by Gregory Alan Isakov
• Rocket Power by Quavo
• Volcano by Jungle
• The Loveliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen

RSS: Album Reviews

• Tems: Born in the Wild
• Marina Allen: Eight Pointed Star
• Kaytranada: Timeless
• Good Looks: Lived Here for a While
• Xaviersobased: with 2
• Verraco: Breathe​.​.​. Godspeed EP
• Actress: Statik
• Goat Girl: Below the Waste
• Margaux: Inside the Marble
• Ice Cube: AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted

• Tashi Wada: What Is Not Strange?
• Charli XCX: BRAT
• Peggy Gou: I Hear You
• Ayra Starr: The Year I Turned 21
• Shaboozey: Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going
• King Hannah: Big Swimmer
• Bat for Lashes: The Dream of Delphi
• Daydream Plus: Escape at Your Own Pace EP
• Thou: Umbilical
• Sexyy Red: In Sexyy We Trust
• Cyndi Lauper: She’s So Unusual
• Alan Vega: Insurrection
• Arooj Aftab: Night Reign
• Vince Staples: Dark Times
• Young Jesus: The Fool
• Mike Shabb: Sewaside III
• Gastr del Sol: We Have Dozens of Titles
• James Devane: Searching
• One Dove: Morning Dove White
• Wadada Leo Smith & Amina Claudine Myers: Central Park’s Mosaics of Reservoir, Lake, Paths and Gardens

Reviews | NME

• Graham Coxon – ‘Castle Park’ review: lost album proves itself a ’60s pop treasure
• Olivia Rodrigo – ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love’ review: a bittersweet, cinematic odyssey from a generational talent
• Kelsey Lu – ‘So Help Me God’ review: ambitious pop auteur resurges with a riveting testimony
• Infinity Song – ‘Infinity Song’ review: an exciting soft rock expansion from a band reinspired
• ‘Disclosure Day’ review: Spielberg remains the master of sci-fi blockbusters
• ‘Alice And Steve’ review: bickering besties’ breezy anti-romcom
• Primavera Sound 2026 review: weather-battered festival still delivers another solid edition
• Vince Staples – ‘Cry Baby’ review: authentic punk outpouring from an energised hip-hop storyteller
• Latto – ‘Big Mama’ review: embracing every version of herself
• Fakemink – ‘Terrified .’ review: finding flashes of brilliance beneath the bravado

Music + Album reviews | The Guardian

• Brahms: Violin Sonatas album review – Ehnes and Armstrong’s performances exude an effortless rightness
• Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
• Olivia Rodrigo: You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love review – who’s she singing about? Who cares when the songs are this good
• Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM
• Brown Wimpenny: Long Live Brown Wimpenny review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month
• Sally Beamish: House of Wonder album review
• Katia and Marielle Labèque: 55 album review
• Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
• Zoh Amba: Eyes Full review – raw, rugged country rock also has real tenderness
• Gintė Preisaitė: Instruments of Forgetting and the Singing Bone review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

• Hourglass album review – Simone Dinnerstein gives Glass room to breathe
• Lizzo: Bitch review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
• Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas Vol 1 album review
• Matías Aguayo: Anenoa review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
• Violet Grohl: Be Sweet to Me review – alt-rock arriviste aces the part
• Dvořák: Symphony No 9 album review – Shani brings a natural freshness to a familiar work
• Colin Matthews: Seascapes album review – the songs teem with detail
• Paul McCartney: The Boys of Dungeon Lane review – at 83, his gift for melody still astounds
• Boards of Canada: Inferno review – after 13 years away, their prodigal return is a big disappointment
• Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt: Almost Waking review – cellist and guitarist unite for tender harmonies and torrid tangles