This week, Sam Smith shares their new album, Hazel Eyes; Stella Lefty releases her highly-anticipated debut set; and Weezer drops its 20th (!) full-length… plus much more. Check out all of this week’s picks below:

Ravyn Lenae. Margaret Glaspy. Overmono. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Liz Warner from WDET in Detroit about their favorite albums out Friday, August 7. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.

Judd’s song “Girl Who Could Sing” is about her late father, whom she discovered saved newspaper clippings of of her career.

Page Six reported that Taylor Swift is currently working on new music, which is basically like saying that autumn leaves will fall.

"It's called artificial intelligence for a reason. It ain't real!" Big & Rich's Big Kenny tells Billboard.

Elton John has a fresh set of lyrics from Bernie Taupin, and “can’t wait” to get into the studio and put them to music. In a new interview with Variety, the legendary musician said his songwriting partner had recently sent him lyrics for seven new ...

If you’ve already played out all the best albums of 2025 and you’re ready to put your music listening habits in 2026 mode, you’re in luck because this year is already musically off to a good start. We’ve got nearly 100 albums we’re anticipating ...

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New Wave reset musical culture while also dropping loads of unforgettable gems. These four songs shouldn't be dismissed in favor of others, though.