Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

Welcome to your all-in-one destination for every NPR Music podcast. We break down the best new albums to hit streaming each week on New Music Friday; we share the latest songs worthy of your playlists ...

March 13, 2026 • James Blake. Kim Gordon. Sturgill Simpson's country-funk alter ego. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston about their favorite albums out Friday, ...

Launched in 2003, Best New Music is Pitchfork’s way of highlighting the finest music of the current moment. The Maryland rapper taps some of SoundCloud’s coolest producers for a full-length solo debut ...

Apple Music has released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring Nigerian DJ and cultural tastemaker DJ Kaywise. Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential DJs, DJ Kaywise has played a ...

Twenty-two artists in the Hot 100's 68-year history have charted 100-plus entries. By Xander Zellner Debuting a song on the Billboard Hot 100 is a highlight of any musician’s career. It’s Billboard’s ...