Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born in Compton, California, in 1987, and was still a baby when his hometown became synonymous ...

There was no way to know it at the time, but mainstream hip-hop reached its creative peak in the ’90s. Lyrical dexterity and thematic ambition were still widely valued. Complex beats could still be ...

As 2025 draws to a close, Metacritic has unveiled its annual rankings of the best albums of the year, highlighting a diverse and genre-spanning collection of critically acclaimed releases. From ...

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The first time an album cover won a Grammy, the trophy went to Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely. Now, a whole new crop of artists are vying for an honor that the Grammy Awards ditched in the ...

Iggy Pop and Ethel Cain guest on the sixth album by the Swedish composer/Goth rocker/pipe organ specialist, which earned comparisons to Kate Bush for its diverse blend of instrumentation and mature ...

What were 2025's best rock albums? While we recently shared with you the 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2025 with you and named Three Days Grace's Alienation our Rock Album of the Year, we have not ...