As we look ahead to 2026, we are spotlighting a group of artists who continue to stand out through their originality, consistency, and steady creative growth. Over the past year, these artists have built real momentum through new releases, live performances, and the daily work that happens behind the scenes. Leading the Sounds of 2026 […]

Max B releases his first solo album in four years, Public Domain 7: The Purge. On Monday (Dec. 22), the Harlem, N.Y. rapper, who was released from prison last month after serving nearly 18 years in prison, put out his return album on streaming services. The latest LP from the Wave God features 25 songs

Thanks to newly parsed data from Google Trends, we dive in to America’s ultimate seasonal controversy. Is “All I Want for Christmas Is You” our favorite Christmas song, or our most hated? Let’s talk about that. The Most Popular Christmas Songs in Each State Each year, as soon as the Halloween ghouls begin to sneak

It’s been a long journey for “Girls Like Girls.” First there was the Hayley Kiyoko song in 2015, then a viral music video. Then, Kiyoko wrote a 2023 novel with the same title. Now, that book has been adapted into a movie. Focus Features picked up the worldwide rights to the film and now it’s

As we look ahead to 2026, we are spotlighting a group of artists who continue to stand out through their originality, consistency, and steady creative growth. Over the past year, each of these artists has been building real momentum through new releases, live performances, and the day-to-day work that happens behind the scenes. Leading the