Rockstar says the new album arrives November 19 as a themed release connected to Grand Theft Auto VI.
The long-awaited collaboration pairs Badu’s soulful vocals with The Alchemist’s atmospheric production and guests including Steve Lacy, Earl Sweatshirt and Kamasi Washington.
Gerard Way said the band has “always wanted to make another record” while honoring late collaborator Doug McKean in Texas.
Brittany Howard says the reunion helped the band rediscover its chemistry and finish a new record built from fresh ideas and old trust.
The Milwaukee duo of Eunice Kim and Jinwoo Lee spotlights two overlooked 19th century German composers on a new album that links scholarly depth with expressive playing.
The singer’s new era arrives just over a year after Something Beautiful, alongside two Hollywood Bowl shows in October.
The pop star has not formally announced the project, but she has begun signaling a new era with fresh imagery, a shortened name and hints about the tracklist.
NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour says Bridgers’ long-awaited solo comeback is packed with collaborators, confessional writing and emotional whiplash.
Researchers saw a jump in fatal crashes around major album drops, though they say the reason could involve more than streaming.
The singer talks about the tour’s live spectacle, his genre-mixing new album and the work he plans after the final date.