A rolling list of our favorite albums of the year, updated somewhat frequently.
A rolling list of our favorite albums of the year, updated somewhat frequently.
In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Lil B, Black Thought, Amaarae, E-40, DJ Drama, Maxwell, and more go deep on the rap songs they love most.
SZA’s unkillable hit, Bad Bunny’s take on club rap, “Padam Padam,” and all strains of weed-smoking anthems: Here are 20 selections to soundtrack the season.
New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from King Krule, PJ Harvey, Noname, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and more
From PinkPantheress’ lo-fi club cuts to Bladee’s self-deprecating sing-song raps, C. Tangana’s folkloric reimaginations to Tinashe’s featherlight fireworks, these are the songs and albums that pushed pop music forward this year.
The tracks that defined an unsettling year, featuring Japanese Breakfast, Olivia Rodrigo, Caroline Polachek, Megan Thee Stallion, and more
Amaarae, Wet Leg, Sons of Kemet, L’Rain, and more
Artists from Pitchfork’s 25 Next List go long on smashing genre lines, resisting the robots, and retaining their control.
From Yves Tumor to Tems to MIKE, these musicians are blazing new paths forward.
Including shots of Angel Olsen, Flying Lotus, Jamila Woods, and more
A gallery highlighting the best of this year’s fest including Erykah Badu, Phoebe Bridgers, Animal Collective, and more
The albums that got us through this chaotic year, featuring Fiona Apple, Bad Bunny, Lil Uzi Vert, Phoebe Bridgers, and more