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On repeat: 10 new Rwandan songs topping charts

Two months into 2026, Rwanda’s music industry has already started the year on a high note, with a steady wave of new releases updating our playlists both locally and across the diaspora. From ...

10 new albums to stream this week

Paste is the place to kick off each and every New Music Friday. We follow our regular roundups of the best new songs by ...

New Music Friday: The best albums out Feb. 20

WILLOW. Altin Gün. Fugazi alumni smashing punk into jazz. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Evan Miller from WYSO in ...
The Forward

New U2 album includes Israeli poem and a song about slain Palestinian activist

In an interview, frontman Bono denounced antisemitism, the Oct. 7 attack and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

So That’s Why Lana Del Rey’s Album Is Called Stove

Except Lana Del Rey is there and she has a snow machine. It’s been a long road to Stove, and we still haven’t received an updated release date. The album was originally titled Lasso, before Lana ...
The Slate

J. Cole releases possible final double-album, “The Fall-Off”

Off,” and the North Carolina rapper, lyricist and producer finally released the sprawling, 24-track double album he said was ...
Washingtonian

4 Recent DC Albums We Can’t Stop Listening To

The latest from this dreamy DC band hits that sweet spot of polished but not slick. Their sophisticated songs have enough ...

Afro pop star Zamo celebrates love and heritage in upcoming single 'Buhle Bendvodza'

Afro Pop/Soul artist Zamo is preparing to release her personal and heartfelt new single 'Buhle Bendvodza' on 20 February 2026, celebrating intentional love and cultural heritage. This release precedes ...
Yardbarker

5 New Albums To Check Out On February 6, 2026

Tacos may rule Tuesdays, but Fridays are all about new albums. This week’s new releases include albums from Nick Jonas, J. Cole, KMFDM, and more. So, whether you favor CDs, vinyl, or digital downloads ...
NPR

The best new albums out Feb. 6

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 ...
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J. Cole Drops The Fall-Off Album

At long last, J. Cole releases his highly anticipated The Fall-Off album. On Friday (Feb. 6), the North Carolina rapper blessed fans with his seventh studio album. The latest album from the Dreamville ...
Forbes

The Weeknd’s Latest Album Reaches A Chart Milestone

The Weeknd's latest album marks one full year on the charts as Hurry Up Tomorrow reaches 52 frames on the Billboard 200 and two major R&B tallies. ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 13: The Weeknd ...