Normani Teases ‘Dopamine’ Debut Album: A Timeline

[ad_1] Normani Nation. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/ViacomCBS On July 1, 2018, just a few months after her girl group, Fifth Harmony, began their indefinite hiatus, Normani told the world she had a solo-album title. Eight Taylor Swift albums, five major COVID variants, a Shawn Mendes breakup for bandmate Camila Cabello, and one presidential administration later,… Continue reading Normani Teases ‘Dopamine’ Debut Album: A Timeline

Weezer’s Blue Album: The oral history

[ad_1] Thirty years ago, Weezer embarked on one of the more improbable careers in pop history with the release of the band’s self-titled debut album. Self-consciously nerdy in an era of scuzzy post-grunge bluster, 1994’s crisp and witty “Weezer” — soon to be known as the Blue Album because of its cover (and the fact… Continue reading Weezer’s Blue Album: The oral history

Beyoncé asserts ‘Cowboy Carter’ is not a country album

[ad_1] Beyoncé, ever the fan of the surprise album drop and shrouded nonstatements, has some pointed things to say about her upcoming “Cowboy Carter” album. And she’s being clear about her messaging: “This ain’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.” Posting a 10-day countdown on her Instagram page and website Tuesday, the “Texas… Continue reading Beyoncé asserts ‘Cowboy Carter’ is not a country album

Alice Cooper on New Album Road, Johnny Depp’s Trial

[ad_1] Photo: Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage Of course Alice Cooper’s Zoom profile picture is of a guillotine. The 75-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer helped craft the modern-rock-star persona by using everything from fake blood to snakes during his live performances, shaping the sound and attitude of heavy metal, punk, and emo for years to come.… Continue reading Alice Cooper on New Album Road, Johnny Depp’s Trial

Ed Sheeran Announces ‘Autumn Variations’ Album, Track List

[ad_1] Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Ed Sheeran is ready to enter a new season. After months of performing numbers on + – = ÷ x (his ongoing Mathematics tour), he’s finally breaking his PEMDAS-inspired pattern. On Thursday, he announced that his next album will be called Autumn Variations. This fresh kick of ginger… Continue reading Ed Sheeran Announces ‘Autumn Variations’ Album, Track List

Jon Batiste Has Lil Wayne on His New Album World Music Radio

[ad_1] Lil Wayne revealed earlier this year that he couldn’t pick his hitmaking album Tha Carter III out of a lineup. “I believe that [God] blessed me with this amazing mind, but would not give [me] an amazing memory to remember this amazing shit,” he told Rolling Stone. One thing Wayne does remember, though: how… Continue reading Jon Batiste Has Lil Wayne on His New Album World Music Radio

Selena Gomez Releasing ‘Single Soon,’ Working on Album

[ad_1] She’s coming. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images She’s been busy with Only Murders in the Building and her other film and TV projects lately, but Selena Gomez isn’t just a singer in Martin Short’s fever dreams. The star announced that her first single in nearly a year, “Single Soon,” is coming soon — August 25,… Continue reading Selena Gomez Releasing ‘Single Soon,’ Working on Album

Hozier returns with ‘a renewed sense of joy’ on new album

[ad_1] “Thank you for suffering through my ramblings,” Andrew Hozier-Byrne says, just before logging off our Zoom call. The Irish singer-songwriter known as Hozier is speaking from Berlin, in the midst of a U.K. and European tour that extends to the U.S. in the fall, and includes sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl and Santa… Continue reading Hozier returns with ‘a renewed sense of joy’ on new album

Addison Rae to Drop New Music, Leaked Lost Album

[ad_1] Addison Rae. Photo: Jason Mendez/Getty Images Sound the “Renegade” alarm. The pop genre will be given mouth to mouth, taught a TikTok dance, and revived on August 18 when Addison Rae releases new music for the first time in over two years. The 22-year-old TikTok star turned aspiring actress and musician tweeted (X-ed?) album… Continue reading Addison Rae to Drop New Music, Leaked Lost Album

Lorde’s New Songs at Boardmasters Aren’t From a New Album

[ad_1] Lorde, pictured not releasing music. Photo: Matt Keeble/Shutterstock These are what they call hard feelings. Lorde performed two new songs at the Boardmasters Festival in the U.K. on August 11: “Silver Moon” and “Invisible Ink.” Given that neither featured the low-key, guitar-based instrumentals of her third album, Solar Power, fans celebrated an apparent return… Continue reading Lorde’s New Songs at Boardmasters Aren’t From a New Album