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Aug. 5, 2026

• ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’ Review: Shaboozey Goes Cinematic | Wall Street Journal
The genre-bending artist’s concept album is a commendable experiment in storytelling, inspired by the like of Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino and featuring appearances from Jamie Foxx, Sam Elliot and Kehlani.

• Baby Rose: Yearnalism | Elsewhere by Graham Reid
There is a beautiful and moving song just past the midpoint of this confidently mature third album by 31-year old, Atlanta-based Jasmine Rose Wilson. It is Sunday and the song opens with quiet reflection as the lyrics address making a change: “I'm hungover on a Sunday morning ... I can't decide the future or outrun my past, but for now think I'm gonna settle down ... 'Cause Sunday, it

• Finn Wolfhard Gets By with a Little Help from His Friends | Exclaim!
"The people in my life are really ride-or-die," says the actor and musician

• Ariana Grande wilts on petal | Paste
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

• Arca. Diva experimental, reloaded | SENTIREASCOLTARE
XXXXX celebra il filone più refrattario nella musica di Arca, ricentrando astrazione e rumore come armi principali della Diva Experimental.

• Masego on Fix Your Face, vulnerability and the stories that shaped his most personal album | www.glamour.co.za
Masego Reveals the Stories Behind Fix Your Face in an Exclusive GLAMOUR Interview

• Future Passes Taylor Swift And Drake With A New No. 1 Album | Forbes Advisor
Future's 'The Real Me' becomes his fourth leader on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums chart, and he breaks his tie with Taylor Swift and Drake for the most leaders.

• Rick Ross Blames ‘Fake Bot Numbers’ for Poor ‘Set In Stone’ First-Week Sales | Complex
Rick Ross dismissed the 17,000 first-week sales of 'Set i...

• 50 Cent Has Even More to Say About Rick Ross's 'Set in Stone' Numbers: 'Can't Fake It Forever' | Complex
50 Cent has even more to say about Rick Ross's 'Set in St...

• Rome Streetz: Sock It 2 My Pocket | Pitchfork
Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.

• Mood 2 - Album by Jacquees | HotNewHipHop
Jacquees has had a storied career for the last two decades, and on Friday, he shared his latest project, "Mood 2."

• Davido talks decision to release new album, 'Oriadé': 'It’s the summertime. I want new music' - AOL | www.aol.com
Davido releases his new album, Oriadé, on Friday, a project he says was recorded without any pressure."[R]ecording this album, we had a lot of fun," he tells Vibe. "There was no pressure on me. Because I have so many songs out now that are doing so well. My last two projects are still streaming well."

• How Did Charli xcx’s First-Week ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Performance Meet Our Expectations? | Billboard | Aug. 4, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
Charli xcx's 'Music, Fashion, Film' album debuts at No. 3 on this week's Billboard 200 — here's what we think about its chart bow.

• Jão estreia no Top 5 do Spotify com Memórias Póstumas | Diário da Mídia | Aug. 4, 2026, 4:37 p.m.
Jão — O cantor brasileiro entrou no ranking global do Spotify em uma semana marcada pela supremacia de Ariana Grande, provando impacto comercial...

• Shania Twain’s ‘Little Miss Twain’ Lands in the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart’s Top 20 | Billboard Canada | Aug. 4, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
The Canadian country-pop icon scores her second entry on the chart in the 2020s. Meanwhile, tracks from Alicia Moffet and Sully Burrows debut on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.

• Album Review: "The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales" - Shaboozey | Pop Passion Blog | Aug. 4, 2026, 2 p.m.
After winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance at this year's Grammys, Shaboozey returns with his highly anticipated fourth studio album.1. The Outlaw Cherie Lee2. Til Sunday3. High Noon4. Hell Is Hot5. Sweet Revenge6. If I Was An Outlaw7. Cowgirl8. Burn It Down9. Death of Jeremiah Walker10. Drunk11. Ugly & All12. Bullets & Blades13. Don't Count Down14. Lone Survivor15. Bounty On My Head16. Born To Die17. Kissed By An Angel18. The Worst of Them All19. Coyotes Point20. The EpilogueKnown profess

• Gracie Abrams Built a Career on Honesty. She's Going Even Deeper Now | Rolling Stone | Aug. 4, 2026, 1 p.m.
Gracie Abrams goes deep in her cover story about making her album 'Daughter From Hell,' her upbringing, and relationship with Paul Mescal.

• Love Spells Makes Magic Without Witchcraft | Nylon | Aug. 4, 2026, noon
Alt-pop singer Love Spells talks to NYLON about ghost encounters and his new album 'Love Is The Law.'

• From Live Debuts To ‘Real’ Talk, Here’s What Changed During Ariana Grande’s First Concert After ‘Petal’: ‘I’d Like To Clear the Air’ | Billboard | Aug. 4, 2026, 7:48 a.m.
Ariana Grande brought her Eternal Sunshine Tour to Chicago, performing the first show since 'Petal' and the announcement of her upcoming break.

• Charli xcx’s album is hiding a vital message about failure for millennials like me | The Independent | Aug. 4, 2026, 5 a.m.
The British artist has reinvented her sound on ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ – but beneath the genre change lies a much more important challenge to a generation that’s terrified of embarrassment, writes Helen Coffey

• Buffalo Traffic Jam Talks Capturing a Transformative Year on Its ‘Audible Photo Catalog’ of a Debut Album, ‘Pictures of You’ | Billboard | Aug. 3, 2026, 8:35 p.m.
Buffalo Traffic Jam discusses their debut album, expanding on their breakthrough hit and evolving as songwriters and artists.

• Kelela’s New Avatar | Highsnobiety | Aug. 3, 2026, 2:58 p.m.
Known as “the blueprint” for a generation of artists, Kelela is forging a new path for herself and her sound.

• Album Review – Wyatt Flores – “Scared of Heights” - Saving Country... | Saving Country Music | Aug. 3, 2026, 2:20 p.m.
Wyatt Flores is one of the most thoughtful, honest, expressive, and gripping songwriters of this new generation of Texas and Red Dirt performers. But let's just be open and clear-eyed about exactly what "Scared of Heights" is.

• Jacquees Revives His R&B Legacy With New Album MOOD 2 | Rotate Magazine | Aug. 3, 2026, 12:57 p.m.
Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, and R&B powerhouse Jacquees has officially entered a new era with the release of MOOD 2 via Cash Money

• Wyatt Flores, "Scared of Heights" - Album Review | Country Central | Aug. 1, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
"Wyatt Flores's latest record, Scared of Heights, reveals that there’s still plenty to learn, as he swerves hard into new stylistic territory."

• Jacquees releases "Mood 2" album | Hip Hop Vibe | Aug. 1, 2026, 3:18 a.m.
Jacquees releases "Mood 2" album. 22 songs are here, including collabs with Tink, Rob49, Juvenile, Blxst and more.

• Jacquees Celebrates a Decade of R&B Evolution With Star-Studded Album ‘MOOD 2’ | SHEEN Magazine | July 31, 2026, 9:37 p.m.
By: Tracey Khan

• Jacquees Is In 'Mood 2' | The Garnette Report | July 31, 2026, 4:42 p.m.
Superstar Jacquees opens the next chapter of one of his most celebrated projects with the release of MOOD 2 

• Five Finger Death Punch Drop Their Single “Nails In The Coffin” - New Album Out Now | Ghost Cult Magazine | July 31, 2026, 10:25 a.m.
Five Finger Death Punch have just unleashed their brand new song, "Nails In The Coffin," simultaneously with new album, Legacy

• Tyla's A*POP Declares African Music's Place at the Centre of Global Pop | newwavemagazine | July 23, 2026, 11 p.m.
Global pop star Tyla's forthcoming album 'A*POP' is quintessentially her. A bold evolution from her debut album, the 14-track album combines Tyla's sultry vocals with R&B, pop and amapiano.

• The music in Nolan’s Odyssey is as well-crafted – and bloodlessly forgettable – as the film itself | The Guardian | July 23, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Ludwig Göransson’s meticulous score uses instruments of the era to create an earthy, raw and bleak soundscape, but it merely supports the portrayal of an uncomplicated hero

• Balloranking – Baby Thug | Trackloaded | July 7, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
Balloranking presents Baby Thug EP, a project that reflects his signature blend of Afrobeats, street-inspired melodies, and contemporary Nigerian sounds. The EP showcases his evolving artistry while maintaining the style that has become familiar to his listeners. Across the project, Baby Thug EP features a collection of tracks that explore themes of ambition, lifestyle, relationships, […]