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New Music Friday: Poppy - Empty Hands
"When she’s got something that lights her on fire, she’s unstoppable, and this is how she’s been able to write possibly her best songs yet." @kerrang.com
"When she’s got something that lights her on fire, she’s unstoppable, and this is how she’s been able to write possibly her best songs yet." @kerrang.com
Poppy - Empty Hands
Music Reviews: Empty Hands by Poppy released in 2026. Genre: Alternative Metal.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
New Music Friday: Poppy - Empty Hands
"When she’s got something that lights her on fire, she’s unstoppable, and this is how she’s been able to write possibly her best songs yet." @kerrang.com
"When she’s got something that lights her on fire, she’s unstoppable, and this is how she’s been able to write possibly her best songs yet." @kerrang.com
New Music Friday: Megadeth - Megadeth
"Tuneful yet overlong, Dave Mustaine and co’s final album is a recap of Megadeth’s strengths, flaws and familiar grudges." @theguardian.com
"Tuneful yet overlong, Dave Mustaine and co’s final album is a recap of Megadeth’s strengths, flaws and familiar grudges." @theguardian.com
Megadeth - Megadeth
Music Reviews: Megadeth by Megadeth released in 2026. Genre: Thrash Metal.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
New Music Friday: Megadeth - Megadeth
"Tuneful yet overlong, Dave Mustaine and co’s final album is a recap of Megadeth’s strengths, flaws and familiar grudges." @theguardian.com
"Tuneful yet overlong, Dave Mustaine and co’s final album is a recap of Megadeth’s strengths, flaws and familiar grudges." @theguardian.com
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This Week's New Album Releases
This week's new album releases. Find the best new albums released this week.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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James Blake
Trying Times
📅March 13th
Trying Times
📅March 13th
January 22, 2026 at 9:38 PM
James Blake
Trying Times
📅March 13th
Trying Times
📅March 13th
What are you listening to first tonight?
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
What are you listening to first tonight?
Denzel Curry's new group The Scythe will release their debut project, Strictly 4 The Scythe, on March 6th.
January 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Denzel Curry's new group The Scythe will release their debut project, Strictly 4 The Scythe, on March 6th.
Courtney Barnett is set to release her new album, Creature of Habit, on March 27th.
January 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Courtney Barnett is set to release her new album, Creature of Habit, on March 27th.
Snail Mail's new album, Ricochet, is out March 27th.
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Snail Mail's new album, Ricochet, is out March 27th.
What's your favorite track on Don't Be Dumb?
January 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
What's your favorite track on Don't Be Dumb?
New Music Friday: Madison Beer - locket
"An icon-in-waiting no more, she’s ready for her moment on ‘Locket’." @rollingstone.com
"An icon-in-waiting no more, she’s ready for her moment on ‘Locket’." @rollingstone.com
Madison Beer - locket
Music Reviews: locket by Madison Beer released in 2026. Genre: Alt-Pop.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:23 PM
New Music Friday: Madison Beer - locket
"An icon-in-waiting no more, she’s ready for her moment on ‘Locket’." @rollingstone.com
"An icon-in-waiting no more, she’s ready for her moment on ‘Locket’." @rollingstone.com
New Music Friday: A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb
"A charismatic, playful return, but it's no slam dunk." @theguardian.com
"A charismatic, playful return, but it's no slam dunk." @theguardian.com
A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb
Music Reviews: Don't Be Dumb by A$AP Rocky released in 2026. Genre: Trap.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
New Music Friday: A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb
"A charismatic, playful return, but it's no slam dunk." @theguardian.com
"A charismatic, playful return, but it's no slam dunk." @theguardian.com
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This Week's New Album Releases
This week's new album releases. Find the best new albums released this week.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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What are you listening to first tonight?
January 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
What are you listening to first tonight?
New Music Friday: The Cribs - Selling a Vibe
"Crammed with heart and hooks, Selling A Vibe is a welcome reminder that no one does it quite like The Cribs." @hotpress.com
"Crammed with heart and hooks, Selling A Vibe is a welcome reminder that no one does it quite like The Cribs." @hotpress.com
The Cribs - Selling a Vibe
Music Reviews: Selling a Vibe by The Cribs released in 2026. Genre: Indie Rock.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
New Music Friday: The Cribs - Selling a Vibe
"Crammed with heart and hooks, Selling A Vibe is a welcome reminder that no one does it quite like The Cribs." @hotpress.com
"Crammed with heart and hooks, Selling A Vibe is a welcome reminder that no one does it quite like The Cribs." @hotpress.com
New Music Friday: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
"The South Londoners’ third album reaffirms their underlying ethos that the ordinary is worth mining for the extraordinary." @pastemagazine.bsky.social
"The South Londoners’ third album reaffirms their underlying ethos that the ordinary is worth mining for the extraordinary." @pastemagazine.bsky.social
Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
Music Reviews: Secret Love by Dry Cleaning released in 2026. Genre: Indie Rock.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
New Music Friday: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
"The South Londoners’ third album reaffirms their underlying ethos that the ordinary is worth mining for the extraordinary." @pastemagazine.bsky.social
"The South Londoners’ third album reaffirms their underlying ethos that the ordinary is worth mining for the extraordinary." @pastemagazine.bsky.social
Check out our full list of this week's new releases.
This Week's New Album Releases
This week's new album releases. Find the best new albums released this week.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Check out our full list of this week's new releases.
What are you listening to first tonight?
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
What are you listening to first tonight?
Blackstar, David Bowie's final album, was released on this day 10 years ago.
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Blackstar, David Bowie's final album, was released on this day 10 years ago.
Bruno Mars is dropping his new album The Romantic on February 27.
January 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Bruno Mars is dropping his new album The Romantic on February 27.
Robyn is set to release her new album, Sexistential, on March 27.
January 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Robyn is set to release her new album, Sexistential, on March 27.
Governors Ball 2026 Lineup
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Governors Ball 2026 Lineup
A$AP Rocky shares video for new song “Punk Rocky”
A$AP Rocky shares video for new song “Punk Rocky”
Don't Be Dumb is out January 16.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
A$AP Rocky shares video for new song “Punk Rocky”
Who's dropping the Album of the Year in 2026?
January 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Who's dropping the Album of the Year in 2026?
The Standard's Albums of the Year 2025
The Standard's Albums of the Year 2025
The Standard's Albums of the Year 2025. A list of the top albums of the year from The Standard. See who made the list.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Standard's Albums of the Year 2025
With over 100 year-end lists counted, here are the top 5 albums of the year according to critics.
December 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
With over 100 year-end lists counted, here are the top 5 albums of the year according to critics.