The Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year. By Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Caramanica Musicians know how to make music, and they ...

BUSINESS BACKING: Illinois’ business-class donor community — defined by its wealth, pragmatism and preference for policy-focused politics — appears to be consolidating behind Republican Ted Dabrowski ...

A thrash metal band is set to release its first new album in 10 years. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante revealed on Facebook that the group has completed mixing the record, which will be their first ...

Hilary Duff’s musical renaissance is in full swing — and it’s a millennial dream come true. On Friday, the Younger star announced the release date of her upcoming album, Luck… or Something, her first ...

The Kid Laroi gives Variety an exclusive look into his upcoming album ‘Before I Forget' and single 'A Perfect World,' out now After two years and some unforeseen delays, the Kid Laroi is finally ready ...

Boston metalcore icons Converge have announced their first non-collaborative album in nearly nine years. Love Is Not Enough arrives February 13 via Deathwish Inc. and Epitaph Records. Leading the LP ...

Tacos may rule Tuesdays, but Fridays are all about new albums. This week’s list of new releases features offerings from Kelsea Ballerini, Wale, FKA Twigs, and more. Whether you favor CDs, vinyl, or ...

Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has released his highly anticipated eighth studio album, everything is a lot., via Def Jam Recordings. The 18-track project is Wale’s most introspective ...

The singer's latest release is the most-streamed album by a female Spanish speaking artist Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously ...

Welcome to our weekly music post, where we spotlight our favorite new songs and albums. Hop in the comments and tell us: What new music are you listening to? Spelling’s music is generally lush and ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

The author wrote her second book 'The Lightbreakers' while working in the writers room for shows like 'The Staircase' and 'Sunny.' By Seija Rankin Senior Editor First, I’m curious about how you got ...