Alphonse PierreStaff Writer

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Mitski, Drake, Sufjan Stevens, Taylor Swift, and more.

In Wisconsin, an overlooked rap community is trying to navigate big dreams and harsh realities.

Including punchline aficionados Danny Brown and Nicki Minaj, roastmasters Cam’ron and Cardi B, surrealist oddballs Kool Keith and RXK Nephew, and many more.

From DMX in Belly to A$AP Rocky in Dope, these are the roles that proved rappers could be movie stars, too.

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.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from King Krule, PJ Harvey, Noname, Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and more

Running around New York City with the charmingly offbeat North Carolina rapper as she navigates the hectic life of an almost-famous artist.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from the 1975, Björk, Taylor Swift, Phoenix, Weyes Blood, Arctic Monkeys, and others

Young artists in Newark, New Jersey and Philadelphia are injecting kinetic, dance-friendly tempos into their tracks, paying tribute to their cities’ club legacies while offering a sound all their own.

In this Rising interview, we hit the skatepark with one of ATL’s most promising underground rappers, to discuss the city’s vitality and why she loves Kid Cudi

The 48-year-old producer details the songs and albums that have meant the most to him—including ones by N.W.A., Daft Punk, and Arcade Fire—five years at a time.

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Angel Olsen, Lizzo, Bartees Strange, Nick Cave, Soccer Mommy, Black Midi, Beabadoobee, Jack White, Perfume Genius, Maggie Rogers, and others