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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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Travis Scott and ‘Jackboys 2’ Join Clipse And Renée Rapp On This Week’s Tracks Rankings

It’s not just us. For those who pay attention to the “inside baseball” aspect of the music industry, among the biggest chart stories of recent…

Matthew Varga·
July 24, 2025·

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Zuli Jr. Discusses “The Snake” EP And What Lies Beyond In Exclusive Conversation With Music Daily

In a Music Daily exclusive interview, Zuli Jr. opens up about his most vulnerable project yet and what future chapters might hold.

Matthew Varga·
July 21, 2025·

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Drake, PLUTO, And K-Pop Demon Hunters Headline This Week’s Tracks Rankings

Though Drake and Pluto have solid cases in their own right, we unexpectedly step into the film realm for this week’s biggest winner: Netflix’s animated…

Matthew Varga·
July 15, 2025·

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A photo of Chicago-born rapper Mick Jenkins.

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Feature Artist Profile: Chicago’s Own Rapper Mick Jenkins

As far as origin stories, there are few that feature shoulder brushing with as many notable names as Mick Jenkins'.

Matthew Varga·
July 9, 2025·

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Some Music History for Early July: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye, Rolling Stones

July 3: You Just Need One Sock This day in 1983 was the one when Red Hot Chili Peppers notoriously walked the stage of the…

Teresa Bigioli·
July 7, 2025·

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Movies and Animated Movies: Looking Back On Some Notable Soundtracks

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·
June 30, 2025·

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Cardi B Is “Outside” To Nab Prime Position On This Week’s Tracks Ranking

Many of our weekly check-ins this year decry the sometimes static nature of the charts, replete with hold-overs from earlier months or even years. From…

Matthew Varga·
June 26, 2025·

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A ReDiscovery: Ten Of The Best Albums Of 2016

(Some of) The Best Albums Of 2016 Can we time travel back to 2016 for a second? The decade 2010-2020 had really great music. From…

Kayla Ortiz·
June 18, 2025·

A BTS still of Sabrina Carpenter from her "Manchild" video. The singer is a star of the Music Daily Tracks rankings alongside Morgan Wallen.

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Morgan Wallen Is Utterly Dominant And Sabrina Carpenter Strikes Again On This Week’s Tracks Rankings

Any year in music takes a bit of time to develop its own unique texture, kicking off January after a (sometimes literal) deep freeze that…

Matthew Varga·
June 13, 2025·

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Music Discovery: After The Oscars, Interstellar Orchestra Has a Unique Take on Hans Zimmer From Italy

An event brought us to the discovery of one of the fastest-growing, most innovative and groundbreaking acts around. All the way from Italy, today we…

Teresa Bigioli·
June 9, 2025·

A still of Mariah the Scientist, a star of our Tracks report alongside Youngboy Never Broke Again.

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Mariah The Scientist’s Stays Hot On This Week’s Tracks Report

As we careen towards the midpoint of the year, the picture of what songs have defined 2025 to date is crystallizing. Perhaps you could’ve pegged…

Matthew Varga·
June 6, 2025·

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A still from the Chappell Roan performance at Lollapalooza, trending for its record-breaking attendance. Taken from @chappellroan on Instagram.

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Chappell Roan Had A Week—From Key Grammy Noms to Firing Her Manager

Chappell Roan is one of the biggest trending topics in music we've seen in recent memory.

Matthew Varga·
November 15, 2024·

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Latin Grammy Are Tonight, and Here Are The Nominees for Album Of The Year

Watch tonight at 8PM on Univision, Galavisión and ViX The Album of the Year category at the Latin Grammy Awards recognizes the most exceptional projects,…

Frank Taveras·
November 14, 2024·

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How a Football Club Reunited British Rock Fans Around the World

How the band Oasis' love of Manchester City Football Club got soccer fans into their music, and so now they're touring again.

Jack Friedman·
November 13, 2024·

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2024 Latin Grammy Awards: The Nominations for Song of the Year

And The Latin Grammy Nominees Are… The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards nominations have brought together a dazzling lineup of talent, showcasing the depth and diversity…

Frank Taveras·
November 12, 2024·

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HeadCount: Reaching Young Voters Through Billie Eilish and More

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

Teresa Bigioli·
November 4, 2024·

Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time" Cover Art.

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Britney Spears, Harry Styles & More – This Week In Music History

Britney Spears “…Baby One More Time” Cover Art. History as you’ve never seen it: a journey in time through the albums, concerts and events that…

Teresa Bigioli·
October 30, 2024·

iDKHOW Dallon Weekes iMPENDING GLOOM tour 2024

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iDKHOW’s Dallon Weekes Talks Tour In Exclusive Interview

The iDKHOW member chats with us about setlists, festivals, and the feeling of being on stage.

Maia Robbins·
October 29, 2024·

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Some Music History for Early October: Radiohead & Their “In Rainbows,” ’80s Music’s Avengers & More

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

Teresa Bigioli·
October 11, 2024·

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Music History This Week: BBC Banning Hendrix, ‘Y.M.C.A,’ & More

“Stairway To Heaven”‘s “creator’s” passing, Jimi Hendrix banned by The BBC, The Village People learning the moves for “Y.M.C.A.” and more in this week in…

Teresa Bigioli·
January 1, 2025·

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Music Daily’s Best 25 Albums of 2024

It has been quite the year. As we fully close the book on 2024, we’ve assembled out 25 best albums of the year, listed below—crucially…

Matthew Varga·
December 31, 2024·

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The Beatles First Member To Hit #1, A TV Ban For A Song & More This Week In Music History

The biggest Christmas collaboration ever, The Beatles’ first ex-member to hit #1 in the charts, and a TV ban for playing a song! This and…

Teresa Bigioli·
December 25, 2024·

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Wintery Day Music Documentary Watchlist

@AETV The holiday season is here and long cold days of winter are approaching. But what to do when, finally, we can stay at home…

Teresa Bigioli·
December 20, 2024·

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Hometown Heroes: From Humble Beginnings Came Big Musical Stars

Headliners like Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood and Childish Gambino helped put their hometowns on the map.

Andres Fabris·
December 16, 2024·

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Drake Files Lawsuits Against UMG Over ‘Not Like Us’ And Kendrick Lamar Feud

In the latest flare-up between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the latter's lawsuits via his Frozen Moments LLC allege major label malpractice.

Matthew Varga·
December 4, 2024·

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Mac Miller Estate Announces New Album, “Balloonerism,” For January

News of Mac Miller’s passing at age 27 in 2018 rocked the music industry. On top of a dedicated fanbase, the multi-talent cultivated deep, personal…

Matthew Varga·
November 27, 2024·

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Chappell Roan Had A Week—From Key Grammy Noms to Firing Her Manager

Chappell Roan is one of the biggest trending topics in music we've seen in recent memory.

Matthew Varga·
November 15, 2024·

Featured ·

Latin Grammy Are Tonight, and Here Are The Nominees for Album Of The Year

Watch tonight at 8PM on Univision, Galavisión and ViX The Album of the Year category at the Latin Grammy Awards recognizes the most exceptional projects,…