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21 for 21: Olivia Rodrigo's most memorable moments (so far)
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 20, 2024 | 6:00pm
Beyoncé's pivot, Bob Marley's legacy, and more from the week in music
By The A.V. Club Bot
February 17, 2024 | 2:00pm
Mariah Carey makes Ariana Grande's "yes, and?" her own
By Emma Keates
February 16, 2024 | 3:53pm
Bob Marley's 25 greatest songs, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 15, 2024 | 1:00pm
The Black country singers Beyoncé should include on
Renaissance Act II
By Stephanie Holland
February 13, 2024 | 9:23pm
Beyoncé’s pivot to country is meaningful and canny
By Drew Gillis
February 12, 2024 | 6:39pm
60 years ago today, The Beatles and Ed Sullivan changed, well, everything
By Cindy White
February 9, 2024 | 2:00pm
Here's what it's like to see André 3000 perform an intimate, improvised flute set
By Drew Gillis
February 6, 2024 | 7:52pm
Every performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, ranked from worst to best
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 5, 2024 | 5:42am
Talking Heads just say no, Grammy surprises, and more from the week in music
By The A.V. Club Bot
February 3, 2024 | 2:00pm
Women's pop culture power takes center stage at Sunday's Grammys
By Lisa Richwine
February 2, 2024 | 5:44pm
The 25 most surprising winners in Grammy history
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 2, 2024 | 1:00pm
20 terrific bands that got their start in 1974
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 1, 2024 | 1:00pm
Billy Joel is back, Nicki Minaj's latest beef, and more from the week in music
By The A.V. Club Bot
January 27, 2024 | 2:00pm
The 30 best songs released in 1984
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
January 26, 2024 | 1:00pm
25 great albums turning 50 in 2024
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
January 17, 2024 | 1:00pm
Madonna suggests the rumors of her near-demise were not exaggerated
By Drew Gillis
December 18, 2023 | 4:03pm
The Doors' 30 most essential songs, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
December 8, 2023 | 1:00pm
The 30 worst Christmas songs of all time, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
December 7, 2023 | 1:00pm
The week in music: Andre 3000 surprises, and Travis tops Taylor
By The A.V. Club Bot
November 18, 2023 | 3:00pm
21 can't miss holiday gifts for music fans
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
November 17, 2023 | 1:00pm
The 25 worst cover songs of all time, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
November 8, 2023 | 1:00pm
Of course Jack Antonoff is thrilled with the state of the music industry
By Emma Keates
November 7, 2023 | 6:14pm
Duran Duran's Roger Taylor talks about exploring the band's dark side with their new album
By Gil Macias
October 29, 2023 | 2:00pm
November's most anticipated albums: Dolly Parton rocks, a deluxe box set for Tina Turner, and more
By Peter Helman
October 25, 2023 | 2:00pm
Revisiting the hits, misses, and moments from Taylor Swift's original
1989
By Mary Kate Carr, Saloni Gajjar, Emma Keates, Drew Gillis
October 24, 2023 | 3:00pm
22 musicians whose videos were banned or censored
By Bryan Reesman
October 3, 2023 | 12:00pm
Terrible albums by brilliant musicians
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
September 26, 2023 | 12:00pm
October music preview: The Rolling Stones return, and Taylor Swift revisits
1989
By Peter Helman
September 25, 2023 | 4:00pm
Bernie Taupin tells us what's pop, what's country, and what it's like writing with Elton John
By Drew Gillis
September 14, 2023 | 1:00pm
The best and worst moments from the 2023 MTV VMAs
By Matt Schimkowitz
September 13, 2023 | 5:18am
Olivia Rodrigo’s
GUTS
sounds familiar in the best way possible
By Mary Kate Carr
September 8, 2023 | 7:53pm
Fall 2023 music preview: The season's most anticipated albums, tours, and festivals
By Peter Helman
August 30, 2023 | 12:00pm
Director Allen Hughes on the power of hip-hop,
Menace II Society
, and forgiving Tupac
By Timothy Cogshell
August 28, 2023 | 2:00pm
Taylor Swift security guard fired for being hilarious
By Mary Kate Carr
August 23, 2023 | 3:58pm
There is nothing to be sad: the full-length video for "Planet Of The Bass" is finally here
By Emma Keates
August 15, 2023 | 4:03pm
Olivia Rodrigo's new song "bad idea right?" is a very good idea, actually
By Emma Keates
August 11, 2023 | 2:31pm
Director Ryan Coogler reveals how hip-hop shaped
Black Panther
and
Creed
By Timothy Cogshell
August 9, 2023 | 1:00pm
Doja Cat said what she said in new track "Paint The Town Red"
By Emma Keates
August 4, 2023 | 7:57pm
30 times A-list actors starred in major music videos
By Bryan Reesman
August 2, 2023 | 12:00pm
The
Barbie
soundtrack is bubblegum at its best
By Emma Keates
July 21, 2023 | 5:58pm
21 actors you probably didn't know were musicians
By Bryan Reesman
July 17, 2023 | 12:00pm
The 13 best TV shows about hip-hop
By Quinci LeGardye
July 13, 2023 | 3:00pm
Taylor Swift's "Vault" tracks chart her preoccupation with her reputation
By Mary Kate Carr
July 7, 2023 | 8:03pm
July music preview: Taylor Swift revisits
Speak Now
, and Barbie is ready to party
By Peter Helman
July 3, 2023 | 4:00pm
Doja Cat's new single "Attention" deserves to be heeded (and watched)
By Hattie Lindert
June 16, 2023 | 3:16pm
Taylor Swift rewrites history with a new version of
Midnights
By Mary Kate Carr
May 26, 2023 | 3:24pm
30 hit songs you didn't know were covers
By Bryan Reesman
May 24, 2023 | 12:00pm
Lewis Capaldi’s likeness turned to bronze eldritch horror by school children
By Mary Kate Carr
May 23, 2023 | 4:08pm
The 40 greatest summer songs of all time
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
May 17, 2023 | 12:00pm
The best music festivals and tours of summer 2023
By Peter Helman
May 3, 2023 | 12:00pm
May Music Preview: The Jonas Brothers return, and Alison Goldfrapp goes solo
By Hattie Lindert, Peter Helman, Gil Macias
April 27, 2023 | 12:00pm
There Will Be Bloody Good Pasta: Jonny Greenwood is now an (olive) oil vendor
By Reid McCarter
April 14, 2023 | 4:51pm
The eternally studying Lofi Girl will now share her workload with Synth Boy
By Reid McCarter
April 12, 2023 | 8:46pm
Taylor Swift already made her attitude toward romance clear on
Midnights
By Mary Kate Carr
April 11, 2023 | 3:38pm
Please enjoy Elliott Smith playing "Clementine" for Tom Bergeron and a puppet
By Reid McCarter
April 6, 2023 | 4:01pm
With her CMT performance, Kelsea Ballerini is the latest female country star sticking it to anti-drag laws
By Hattie Lindert
April 3, 2023 | 4:06pm
Kristen Stewart's "The Film" captures boygenius' cerebral, close-knit world
By Hattie Lindert
March 31, 2023 | 8:41pm
The 40 best Oscar-winning songs of all time, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
March 8, 2023 | 1:00pm
Mom asks internet if anyone could play her 10-year-old's first composition, internet does just that
By Reid McCarter
February 23, 2023 | 9:46pm
Rihanna's halftime performance is a reminder of her past, and a first glimpse at her future
By Drew Gillis
February 13, 2023 | 2:54am
Here are 70 minutes of Rihanna to help you prep for her Super Bowl Halftime Show
By Gabrielle Sanchez, Hattie Lindert, Drew Gillis
February 10, 2023 | 4:00pm
Super Bowl halftime shows ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 10, 2023 | 1:00pm
Every performance at the 2023 Grammy Awards, ranked from worst to best
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
February 6, 2023 | 5:23am
Grammys 2023 predictions: Who will win—and who should win
By Drew Gillis, Hattie Lindert, Gabrielle Sanchez
February 3, 2023 | 1:00pm
The Grammys have never understood what makes Beyoncé, Beyoncé
By Drew Gillis
February 2, 2023 | 1:30pm
Taylor Swift shares seductive "Lavender Haze" video
By Mary Kate Carr
January 27, 2023 | 3:15pm
The 40 best Disney songs of all time, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
January 26, 2023 | 1:00pm
Miley Cyrus taps into a new level of confidence with new single "Flowers"
By Gabrielle Sanchez
January 13, 2023 | 6:23pm
With a new video and single, Shania Twain is still the foremost expert on playing as hard as you work
By Hattie Lindert
January 5, 2023 | 7:35pm
15 powerful, essential Whitney Houston songs (that aren't "I Will Always Love You")
By Hattie Lindert
December 21, 2022 | 1:00pm
Benevolent studio offers free removal of your Kanye West tattoos
By William Hughes
December 2, 2022 | 2:03am
30 essential Christmas albums
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
November 30, 2022 | 1:00pm
The greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performances of all time, ranked
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
November 18, 2022 | 1:00pm
The 15 best gifts for music fans this holiday season
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
November 16, 2022 | 1:00pm
The biggest snubs and surprises from the 2023 Grammy nominations: Arctic Monkeys, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, and more
By Gabrielle Sanchez, Mary Kate Carr
November 15, 2022 | 9:12pm
2023 Grammy nomination predictions: 20 artists who deserve to be on the ballot
By Hattie Lindert, Emma Keates, Drew Gillis, Mary Kate Carr, Gabrielle Sanchez, Tim Lowery
November 14, 2022 | 2:00pm
The best album by every artist in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2022
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
November 4, 2022 | 1:00pm
Casket company takes full, appropriately ghoulish advantage of appearing in a Taylor Swift video
By Reid McCarter
October 25, 2022 | 3:53pm
How Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” music video cashes in on
Midnights
’ theme of self-loathing
By Mary Kate Carr
October 21, 2022 | 5:35pm
Let's check in on what Nick Lutsko's been up to this October
By Reid McCarter
October 21, 2022 | 3:54pm
It's A Dead Man's Party: The ultimate Halloween playlist
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
October 20, 2022 | 12:00pm
Lizzo may now be the only person to play crystal flute that belonged to James Madison
By Reid McCarter
September 28, 2022 | 3:48pm
50 Cent files lawsuit to assure world that he did not, in fact, get penile enhancement surgery
By Reid McCarter
September 20, 2022 | 6:33pm
Lil Nas X sends homophobic protesters pizza, declares he has a crush on one of them
By Reid McCarter
September 20, 2022 | 3:50pm
Drake shares his own DMs in incredibly stupid feud with music critic Anthony Fantano
By Reid McCarter
September 16, 2022 | 6:46pm
Pavement reveals what they learned from Sonic Youth, R.E.M. and Echo & the Bunnymen
By John Everhart
September 7, 2022 | 12:00pm
Flight Of The Conchords' Bret McKenzie on embracing the '70s and '80s to create
Songs Without Jokes
By Peter Helman
September 5, 2022 | 1:00pm
Kevin Bacon treats some goats to an acoustic performance of Beyoncé's "Heated"
By Reid McCarter
August 30, 2022 | 6:14pm
Lorde swam the Potomac in a possible bid to become the world's top mutant pop star
By Reid McCarter
August 30, 2022 | 4:41pm
How Julia Jacklin found inspiration in pop music for her new album
Pre Pleasure
By Gabrielle Sanchez
August 29, 2022 | 3:00pm
60 minutes of Blondie to guide you through the band's golden years
By Gabrielle Sanchez
August 26, 2022 | 2:00pm
Janet Jackson, technowitch, was once able to crash computers with the sounds of "Rhythm Nation"
By Reid McCarter
August 19, 2022 | 3:41pm
Get into the groove: ranking Madonna's #1 songs
By Eric Diaz, Drew Gillis, Todd Gilchrist
August 18, 2022 | 1:00pm
One man's nefarious quest to make people picture various celebrity voices in songs
By Reid McCarter
August 17, 2022 | 7:09pm
Jack White demands answers about the marshmallow quantity in Snoop Dogg's cereal
By Reid McCarter
August 17, 2022 | 4:44pm
Insane Clown Posse's Violent J would like to make friends with a primate
By Reid McCarter
August 15, 2022 | 6:25pm
Danny Elfman on facing resistance in Hollywood, finally earning respect, and working with Trent Reznor and Iggy Pop
By Bryan Reesman
August 12, 2022 | 1:00pm
Black Thought and Danger Mouse break down
Cheat Codes
, their hip-hop two-hander
By Todd Gilchrist
August 10, 2022 | 12:00pm
Doechii stakes her claim as rap's newest It Girl with first EP for TDE
By Gabrielle Sanchez
August 5, 2022 | 5:04pm
The 20 songs that chart Beyoncé's evolution as a music superstar
By Gabrielle Sanchez, Todd Gilchrist, Jack Smart
August 3, 2022 | 8:00am
Beyoncé's joyous
Renaissance
is a free-flowing venture in self-love, eroticism, and hypnotic club beats
By Gabrielle Sanchez
July 29, 2022 | 4:29pm
Here are 60 minutes of Shania Twain to satiate you after her Netflix documentary
By Hattie Lindert
July 28, 2022 | 10:00am
The Chainsmokers to answer global pleas, launch themselves into space
By Reid McCarter
July 19, 2022 | 5:11pm
As Mick Jagger turns 80, we count down the best Rolling Stones albums
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
July 11, 2022 | 11:30pm
Jean-Benoit Dunckel on making "home" music with
Carbon
, and keeping the door open for more Air albums
By Todd Gilchrist
June 24, 2022 | 12:00pm
Ranking the 30 most essential tracks from Paul McCartney’s solo career
By Peter Helman
June 17, 2022 | 7:00am
Please "enjoy" the Winklevoss Twins performing Journey and Rage Against The Machine covers
By Reid McCarter
June 15, 2022 | 7:00pm
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