Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

Samsung’s premium soundbars have been critical and commercial hits for years now, so the brand’s unveiling of its first two new models for 2026 is big news. The only question is, can Samsung really ...

"Aperture," the first single from Harry Styles' album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," gives fans a hint about his new musical direction.

Harry Styles released his single "Aperture" on Jan. 23, marking his first new music since 2023 and the first taste of his ...

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 ...

Ella Mai drops “100,” A$AP Rocky returns with Don’t Be Dumb, and Wale, Wizkid, Asake, and more power this week’s best new music picks.

Mandy, Indiana’s anticipated new album URGH is out in February, and they’ve given us a second preview with “Cursive.” “‘Cursive’ is probably our most collaborative track to-date,” synth player Simon ...

“Recently I’ve felt pessimistic about the world,” Dry Cleaning singer Florence Shaw says in regards to “Joy,” which closes their new album Secret Love that’s out this week. “The influence of what they ...

The undisputed highlight of the week is Wizkid and Asake finally ending the anticipation with a new single from their joint EP, Real, Vol. 1. Though the project was originally teased for a December ...

Islambo ’s ‘OH MY DAYS’ is a frantic, high-energy anthem that captures the chaotic spirit of the Lagos streets. It is loud, ...

Demi Lovato is all about poking fun at herself as she fast approaches the release of her ninth album. The 33-year-old singer – who uses both she/her and they/them pronouns – on Aug. 15 revealed her ...

To boil Zach Bryan's new Heaven On Top album down to the songs about his relationships is to simplify a rich, complex 78 minutes of country/rock emotion. Just as interesting are the creative country ...