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K-Pop Demon Hunters Reclaim The Top Of MD’s Tracks As G Herbo And Megan Thee Stallion Quell Hip-Hop Fears

Though, in most senses, the top of the charts is always the place to start in any commercial discussion of music, oftentimes we’ll eschew discussion…

Matthew Varga·
November 6, 2025·

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Ella Langley And Charli XCX Head MD’s Tracks Amid A Billboard Hip-Hop Crisis

You may have seen elsewhere the alarms blaring — is rap no longer pop music? We’ll defer a whole crisis breakdown, but it’s hard to…

Matthew Varga·
October 31, 2025·

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On Halloween, Revisiting Michael Jackson video ‘Thriller’ After 40+ Years

Michael Jackson made the most iconic “Thriller” music video and album in the early 1980s forever changed the music and entertainment industry. Directed by John…

Alyssa Osorio·
October 31, 2025·

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Tame Impala, Rod Wave, and The Late D’Angelo Soar On This Week’s Tracks Rankings

With “of the year” lists now beginning to matriculate in newsrooms across the country, the clock is ticking if any artists are hoping to end…

Matthew Varga·
October 24, 2025·

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HeadCount: Getting Out Voters With Music Fans at Shakey Knees to Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan Shows

Billie Eilish continues the voting initiative with HeadCount to inspire voters to turn up for the election.

Teresa Bigioli·
October 22, 2025·

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Music History Week: Launching Saturday Night Live to Dolly’s Big Hit To Tragic Events

History as you’ve never seen it: a journey in time through the albums, concerts and events that made history—this week in music. This week is…

Teresa Bigioli·
October 21, 2025·

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Metro Boomin and Olivia Dean Take Up Co-Billing Underneath Swift’s “Showgirl” On This Week’s Tracks

We told you so! In last week’s edition, we promised that the only thing holding Ms. Taylor Swift back from truly dominating our list was…

Matthew Varga·
October 17, 2025·

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“The Life Of A Showgirl” Rockets Taylor Swift Up Our Rankings Alongside Tate McRae And Tyler, The Creator

Even if you hadn’t seen our title, it wouldn’t take a music hardcore to predict who the biggest current draw in the industry is. Taylor…

Matthew Varga·
October 10, 2025·

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SCORED: Soundtracks from Instrumentals and a Power Ballad to Animated Film Favs

The connection between music and images has always been indissoluble, especially within films. We cannot in fact imagine that a horror film is as scary…

Teresa Bigioli·
October 9, 2025·

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Doja Cat, Cardi B, and Sabrina Carpenter Vault Up This Week’s MD Tracks Rankings

Could we finally be breaking a previously static top 10? The addition of the K-Pop Demon Hunters into the 2025 mix, becoming a titanic force…

Matthew Varga·
October 3, 2025·

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Music Daily Discovery: Jesse Welles Has A Sharp Take On Our Times

With viral hits like "Horses," "United Health" and "War Isn't Murder," Jesse Welles doesn't pull any punches in addressing modern ills.

Matthew Varga·
September 29, 2025·

Dolly launched into Music History on Sept 26, 1967 Credit: Dolly Parton Official Twitter @DollyParton

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This Week In Music History: Dolly Parton Debut, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” ‘Star Wars Theme,’ & More

History as you’ve never seen it: a journey in time through the albums, concerts, and events that made history—this week in music! September 25: Here…

Teresa Bigioli·
September 26, 2025·

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Familiar Faces As Drake, Billie Eilish, and Tinashe Win Out In This Week’s Tracks Rankings

There are heavy hitters on the horizon. Cardi B and Taylor Swift are just some of the earnest power players that will return to charts…

Matthew Varga·
September 19, 2025·

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A Few Days of Music History: Loss of Jimi, Fiona Apple’s arrest and Weeknd’s Starboy

History as you’ve never seen it: albums, artists’ births, rumors, and more: discover with us what happened this week in music history. September 18: Jimi…

Teresa Bigioli·
September 18, 2025·

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Music History: A Look Into September

History as you’ve never seen it: albums, artists’ births, rumors, and more: discover with us what happened this week in music history. September 11: Reggae…

Teresa Bigioli·
September 11, 2025·

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Grime Is Back On The Menu As New And Established Stars Unite For “Skepta.. Fred”

For a bit of background, though visible with a “beef” against Joyner Lucas and a somewhat constant stream of singles, the wait for a bona…

Matthew Varga·
September 8, 2025·

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Which Artists Started Their Careers in TV First?

From Olivia Rodrigo to the Jonas Brothers, here are some artists who got their big start in television shows.

Teresa Bigioli·
September 2, 2025·

New York by way of Seoul singer & producer Yaeji, posing with a vinyl of her debut album, With A Hammer. Taken from @kraejiyaeji on Instagram.

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Featured Artist: The Genre Bending Talent of Yaeji

Throughout the four projects in her catalog, Yaeji has dabbled in just about every type of music you can name, creating a brand all her own.

Matthew Varga·
August 29, 2025·

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Music History to Reflect On As Summer Winds Down

History as you’ve never seen it: albums, artists’ births, rumors, and more: discover with us what happened this week in the history of music. August…

Teresa Bigioli·
August 28, 2025·

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Chris Brown And K-Pop Demon Hunters Rocket Up This Week’s Tracks Rankings

Another week, another set of risers on our rankings. While the release calendar seemingly hasn’t cooled off in weeks on the hip-hop side of things,…

Matthew Varga·
August 15, 2025·

A photo of Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti. "BACKR00MS," a single featuring Travis Scott, is the fourth single he's dropped in recent months, heating up rumors of an album on the horizon.

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After Three Months, Playboi Carti Keeps Traction on “Music”

The album 'Music' from Playboi Carti is finally here—spanning 30 tracks and 76 minutes. Fans are divided, but streaming numbers are soaring.

Jack Friedman·
August 14, 2025·

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Freddie Gibbs And The Alchemist Serve Up “Alfredo 2”

2020 remains a year to forget for so many reasons, but Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist made the most of that maligned year. As we…

Matthew Varga·
August 11, 2025·

Fifteen years into her career, and Australian singer-songwriter Lenka remains in tip-top form on her new album "Intraspectral."

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Interview: Lenka’s Sixth Album, “Intraspectral” Shines Bright

The earwormy “Ultraviolet” and “Champion” bill the project’s standout singles and encourage a carefree spirit.

Andres Fabris·
August 6, 2025·

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Justin Bieber And Drake Make Late Summer Chart Surge On This Week’s Track Rankings

Given our complaints within this format regarding the overall stagnation that the charts can recently fall victim to, we shouldn’t be complaining about new material…

Matthew Varga·
July 31, 2025·

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K-Pop Demon Hunters Reclaim The Top Of MD’s Tracks As G Herbo And Megan Thee Stallion Quell Hip-Hop Fears

Though, in most senses, the top of the charts is always the place to start in any commercial discussion of music, oftentimes we’ll eschew discussion…

Matthew Varga·
November 6, 2025·

Featured ·

Ella Langley And Charli XCX Head MD’s Tracks Amid A Billboard Hip-Hop Crisis

You may have seen elsewhere the alarms blaring — is rap no longer pop music? We’ll defer a whole crisis breakdown, but it’s hard to…

Matthew Varga·
October 31, 2025·

Featured ·

On Halloween, Revisiting Michael Jackson video ‘Thriller’ After 40+ Years

Michael Jackson made the most iconic “Thriller” music video and album in the early 1980s forever changed the music and entertainment industry. Directed by John…

Alyssa Osorio·
October 31, 2025·

Featured ·

Tame Impala, Rod Wave, and The Late D’Angelo Soar On This Week’s Tracks Rankings

With “of the year” lists now beginning to matriculate in newsrooms across the country, the clock is ticking if any artists are hoping to end…

Matthew Varga·
October 24, 2025·

Activism ·

HeadCount: Getting Out Voters With Music Fans at Shakey Knees to Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan Shows

Billie Eilish continues the voting initiative with HeadCount to inspire voters to turn up for the election.

Teresa Bigioli·
October 22, 2025·

Featured ·

Music History Week: Launching Saturday Night Live to Dolly’s Big Hit To Tragic Events

History as you’ve never seen it: a journey in time through the albums, concerts and events that made history—this week in music. This week is…

Teresa Bigioli·
October 21, 2025·

Featured ·

Metro Boomin and Olivia Dean Take Up Co-Billing Underneath Swift’s “Showgirl” On This Week’s Tracks

We told you so! In last week’s edition, we promised that the only thing holding Ms. Taylor Swift back from truly dominating our list was…

Matthew Varga·
October 17, 2025·

Featured ·

“The Life Of A Showgirl” Rockets Taylor Swift Up Our Rankings Alongside Tate McRae And Tyler, The Creator

Even if you hadn’t seen our title, it wouldn’t take a music hardcore to predict who the biggest current draw in the industry is. Taylor…

Matthew Varga·
October 10, 2025·

Featured ·

SCORED: Soundtracks from Instrumentals and a Power Ballad to Animated Film Favs

The connection between music and images has always been indissoluble, especially within films. We cannot in fact imagine that a horror film is as scary…