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Happy It's Been Awful release week to all who celebrate. Like many of you, we've been anxiously awaiting Isaiah Rashad's third studio album ever since word of the project started circulating.And that started a while ago. News of Rashad's The House Is Burning successor first surfaced in February of 2024, when Top Dawg Entertainment shared the list of albums set to be released by the label in 2024.Zay confirmed later that year that he did have an almost-finished album in the vault, but obviously, nothing would transpire that year. Or the year after, that is. In 2025, however, he did tease a new track during his Lollapalooza performance over the summer, while once again affirming that he did, in fact, have an album on the way.Once again, the rapper went just about radio silent until last mont...

When KATSEYE’s “Better in Denim” campaign dropped last summer, the internet erupted. Caught on the precipice of their come-up, the girl group fronted what will forever be remembered as one of Gap’s most iconic advertisements of the modern era.The virality (now having amassed upwards of 68 million views on YouTube), the collaborative campaign achieved, and the permeative discourse that ensued were unprecedented for the fashion label – but in actuality, it’s no new approach for the legacy label, which has long aligned itself alongside the music zeitgeist.From its storytelling approach to direct design inspiration, music plays a major role in rounding out Gap’s cohesive creative world. Even the brand’s in-store playlists have a dedicated Instagram account (@gapplaylists, if you’re unfamiliar)...

All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.Did Drake Turn ICE MAN In?The Boy continues to heat up the ICE MAN album rollout. On the heels of last week's iced-out courtside Toronto Raptors seats and explosive (literally) music video leaks, Drake is showing no signs of slowing down what appears to be the final stretch of ICE MAN's rollout. On Sunday morning, Drake shared the above screenshot to his Instagram story, seemingly confirming that he's turned the project in...Dean Blunt Drops off "478 freestyle"Previously dubbed "slumpz freestyle" during its initial SoundCloud release last month, Dean Blunt's "478 freestyle" has materialized on streaming services. The track features vocals from Celeste and additional production from Vegyn.Dominic ...

All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.Earl Sweatshirt and SURF GANG Deliver Peak Nostalgia in "Chicago" VideoIn every visual from Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and SURF GANG's collaborative POMPEII // UTILITY project, the unit is seen in its natural form. "Chicago" is no exception; it just also includes nostalgic, lo-fi filters and green screen edits throughout. "Typa shit you'd see on MTV at 3 AM in 2011," reads the top YouTube comment.JT Goes "Numb"City Cinderella is back. After popping out at Little Simz's Weekend One Coachella Set on Sunday afternoon, JT has shared her first studio single of 2026, a high-octane offering entitled "Numb." The track continues to expound JT's artistic range, spotlighting her versatility and putting her abil...

Coachella comes twice a year, and continually claims the spot as one of music’s most-watched weekends. From surprise guests to intentional art installations, the weekend is jam-packed with amusement from Friday through Sunday evening, when the headliner’s last note brings the festival to a reluctant close. But ever since Goldenvoice birthed the major musical celebration in 1999, Coachella has been about much more than just the music.2026, thus far, has been a year full of nostalgia. Artists are leaning into their roots now more than ever before, while the masses yearn for touchpoints that bring them closer to fond memories of simpler times. This year’s “2016 trend” resurfaced many iconic symbols of Coachellas past: flower crowns, crocheted pieces, neon snapbacks — making Coachella 2026 one...