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Lady Gaga, Gojira, and More Perform at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Watch

Also performing at the ceremony were Gojira, who became the first metal band to play an Olympic opening ceremony. They were joined by opera singer

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Toumani Diabaté, Malian Kora Virtuoso, Dies at 58

Toumani Diabaté, Malian master of the traditional, 21-stringed West African instrument the kora, has died, The New York Times reports. Diabaté’s manager Saul Presa confirmed

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Pharrell Williams Carries Torch at Paris 2024 Olympics

Pharrell Williams was a surprise addition to the Olympic torch-bearing relay in Paris today (July 26), joining Snoop Dogg and others as the flame traveled

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Neil Young Announces Archives Vol. III (1976-1987) Box Set

Neil Young has announced Archives Vol. III (1976-1987), the sequel to his 2020 collection of rarities from 1972 to 1976. The new set compiles 198

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Navy Blue Announces Memoirs in Armour, Shares Video for New Song: Watch

Navy Blue is back next week with a new album. After making his Def Jam Recordings debut last year with Ways of Knowing, the rapper

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8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Ice Spice, Klein, Wand, and More

Klein continues a string of low-key, boundary-pushing compositions with Marked, an eerie suite that glides between ambient drone, dinner-party jazz, doom metal, and broken hip-hop

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Nick León and Erika de Casier Share New Song “Bikini”: Listen

Nick León and Erika de Casier have come together for a new song. The artists co-wrote the track, “Bikini,” with Sammy, who co-produced it with

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Veeze Announces the Worst Tour Ever

Veeze has announced a North American tour that he’s calling the Worst Tour Ever. Joining him on the road are Concrete Boys’ Karrahbooo, Florida rapper

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Karate Announce First New Album in 20 Years, Share New Songs: Listen

Make It Fit: 01 Defendants02 Bleach the Scene03 Cannibals04 Liminal05 Rattle the Pipes06 Fall to Grace07 Around the Dial08 People Ain’t Folk09 Three Dollar Bill10

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Mercury Prize 2024 Shortlist: Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons, Nia Archives, and More

The Mercury Prize has announced its 2024 nominees. The panel’s selections for the best British or Irish album of the year include Charli XCX, Beth