A new wave of Christian artists from various backgrounds is drawing young audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. They are making music that hasn't traditionally been represented in ...

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

This month’s new music roundup could easily be called “sounds from the underground,” as bands from across the local alternative scene showed up and out during the first month of 2026, including a ...

February 2026's list of new music releases is dominated by loving looks back, including expanded box sets, new compilations, live albums and vinyl reissues. More information on these and the rest of ...

*GRAMMY-nominated dancehall artist Spice is opening 2026 with a deeply personal release that marks a new chapter in her career. The global music icon has unveiled her gospel single and visual, “God ...

Coronation Street's producer Kate Brooks has spoken about the bombshell arrival of Shona Platt's sister for the first time – and it sounds like she could bring major trouble to the cobbles. The ITV ...

The sounds of Watch Night services in Black churches have long begun or culminated with “Total Praise” — one of many proofs of the musical genius of gospel music composer, singer, choir director and ...

New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is tracking notable new music releases with our guide to upcoming ...

Smallwood was nominated eight times for Grammy Awards. By The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

I'm probably not alone in thinking that January is generally not the best time in Milwaukee, between the post-holiday blues and the often freezing temps. But you can start 2026 right by checking out ...

The self-described “genre-fluid” band are releasing their second EP, “Party,” on Jan. 2, with a release party on Jan. 4 at Glitterbox Theater in West Homestead. “It’s a culmination of all of our ...

The gospel music world is mourning the loss of a giant. Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer whose music reshaped modern worship, has died at the age of 77. For ...