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July 9, 2026

• Album Review: No Sleep In Paradise by Naomi Sharon | Shatter the Standards
Sharon’s second album follows one relationship from the first pull to the door she takes. Her writing about power and the unsaid turns a familiar breakup into something exact.

• ‘Confessions II’ Review: Madonna’s Club-Ready Comeback | Wall Street Journal
A follow-up to her 2005 dance-music album, the singer’s latest release is her finest work in two decades.

• Ken Carson: xperiment | Pitchfork
Read Eli Enis’ review of the album.

• Millennium-Era Madonna Is Back in Full Force on 'Confessions II' | Exclaim!
Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

• HUGEL marks career milestone with debut album ‘Twenty One’ | Electronic Groove
HUGEL has released his debut album, ‘Twenty One’, via Make The Girls Dance Records.

• Fireman - Album by 1900Rugrat | HotNewHipHop
1900Rugrat has been delivering some energetic singles as of late, and now, he is here with his new project, "Fireman."

• Eslabon Armado’s ‘NOCTURNO’ Scores Double Top 10 Billboard Entries | Billboard | July 9, 2026, 12:45 a.m.
Eslabon Armado scores its eighth straight top 10 on Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums with its ninth studio album, NOCTURNO

• Madonna's irresistible contradictions | Salon | July 8, 2026, 1 p.m.
With "Confessions II," Madonna reworks her scrapped biopic into an autobiographical album worthy of the big screen.

• "Iceman finna melt" - 1900Rugrat seemingly takes a dig at Drake on new song “Fireman"  | www.sportskeeda.com | June 30, 2026, 8:24 p.m.
1900Rugrat has seemingly taken shots at Drake in his latest song Fireman from his album of the same name. It was released on June 26 via labels Remain Solid and 300.

• Zeds Dead Drop Surprise Sequel Album, 'Return to the Return (of the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness)' | EDM.com | June 30, 2026, 11:34 a.m.
The surprise album arrives ahead of a North American tour, which Zeds Dead called the largest headlining run of their storied career.

• Ama Album Release | Status Ain't Hood | www.statusainthood.com | June 23, 2026, 9:51 p.m.
Explore Ama's self-titled album 'AMA,' featuring themes of love & heartbreak. Check it out for a deep dive into her musical evolution.

• Matt Proxy Announces Debut Album 'Trojan Horse' Feat. fakemink & Grimes | Stereogum | June 12, 2026, 4:35 p.m.
A few months ago, Matt Proxy, a 19-year-old rapper/producer from Minneapolis, went viral for his closing verse on the 2026 Underground Sound cypher, a kind of summit meeting of extremely-online rage-rap kids. This summer, Proxy will tour with JPEGMAFIA. He’ll also release his debut album Trojan Hose, which is set to feature some prominent guests.…