On first listen, “total euphoria” sounds like the product of eight people playing completely out of sync with one another. The drums enter and exit the mix of their own accord; the guitars speed up ...

Last week, we unveiled our 100 Best Albums of 2024 list, which was topped by the likes of Jessica Pratt, Sturgill Simpson, Waxahatchee, Beyoncé, Fontaines D.C. and numerous other acts we still can’t ...

As we put this list together, we thought about the rise of a new pop class, the return of some longtime favorites, regional rap bangers, country crossovers, the year of sexy drill, and more. All the ...