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The Predictable Return of Morgan Wallen on ‘One Thing at a Time’

Whiskey and women dominate the 36 new songs on “One Thing at a Time” from the controversial and resiliently popular country star.

Nicki Minaj Returns Ready to Rumble, and 8 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Kali Uchis and Summer Walker, Arlo Parks, 6lack and others.

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Still Reverberates

Pink Floyd’s enduring blockbuster merged grandeur and malaise. Very much a product of its era, it became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

U.S. Girls’ Luxuriously Absurd Disco, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Gracie Abrams, Ashley McBryde and Skrillex.

Algiers Blasts Songs of Damage and Redemption on ‘Shook’

On its fourth album, the Atlanta band welcomes guest voices and pushes itself even harder.

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Cornerstone, Dies at 89

With songs like “Don’t You Just Know It,” “Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” and “Sea Cruise,” he put a firm backbeat behind joyful…

Feist’s Electrifying Return, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Lana Del Rey, Pink, Janelle Monáe and others.

Karol G’s Songs Conquered the World. On a New LP, She Reveals Herself.

“Mañana Será Bonito,” the Colombian pop superstar’s fourth album, traces her adventures in (and out) of love, with guests including Shakira and Romeo Santos.

Laraaji Conjures a Baptism in Sound

The pioneer of ambient music, now 79, rediscovered some of his earliest recordings for a new four-disc set.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys

Questlove assembled a crash course in hip-hop history, Beyoncé made her priorities known and Kim Petras spoke from the heart at the 65th annual awards.