Gorillaz, the animated band, burst on the scene 25 years ago. NPR's Juana Summers talks to musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the band's creators, about how it has evolved.

New EPs, albums and singles are on the way in March from a wide-ranging group of Pittsburgh area musicians. Here’s a quick ...

The 1980s were a decade when artists pushed boundaries and challenged social norms through provocative lyrics. While some ...

There is a long and storied history of bands learning to hate some of their biggest songs: Kurt Cobain pulled Smells Like Teen Spirit from Nirvana’s setlist towards the end of their career; Radiohead ...

Check out how every one of Lil Wayne's albums stacks up against the others in his legendary catalog that spans over 25 years.

Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” has become the first all-Spanish-language album to win album of the year. Kendrick Lamar and Olivia Dean were among the other winners at the 68th ...

"Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" cast members Scrappy, Karlie Redd, Yandy Smith, Kirk Frost Rasheeda Frost, Spice and Joc (Courtesy of MTV) MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has set a February premiere date ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

We asked some of our favorite culture creators to give us their best-of lists for 2025; the rest of James Gunn's top 50 alternative rap songs of the year can be found right here. Easily my favorite ...

Wyclef Jean once explained to me the thinking behind blending pop and hip-hop. He called it “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s similar to the quiet verses and loud choruses that defined alternative rock in ...

Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...