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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."

Discovery ·

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·

Featured ·

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·

Featured ·

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·

Discovery ·

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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Celebrity ·

Dolly Parton Performs at Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Game Halftime

Dolly Parton is performing at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Game Halftime Show on November 23rd. According to a press release posted on the Dallas Cowboys’…

Brian Kennedy·
November 20, 2023·

Celebrity ·

Slipknot Parts Ways With Drummer Jay Weinberg

Slipknot announced via a now deleted post on their website that drummer Jay Weinberg is no longer part of the band. “We would like to…

Brian Kennedy·
November 17, 2023·

Music ·

On the New Apple TV Series “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial”

On Thursday, October 26th, Apple TV announced the release of a new three-part series on Beatles singer John Lennon. Titled John Lennon: Murder Without A…

Olesya Mertz·
November 16, 2023·

Grimes Starts Her New Era with "Shinigami Eyes"

Celebrity ·

Grimes and Kpop Group Discuss AI

Grimes and Kpop group Aespa held a riveting conversation on the future of AI technology in the music industry. Rolling Stone journalist Kristine Kwak documented…

Brian Kennedy·
November 15, 2023·

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Music ·

This Week In Music History: Attempt At Taking Beatle George Harrison, Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” & 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. This week: George…

Teresa Bigioli·
November 14, 2023·

Boygenius members Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers, pictured reacting to their nomination for Album of the Year at the 2024 Grammys. Taken from @xboygeniusx on Instagram.

Breaking News ·

2024 Grammy Nominees: Biggest Honorees & Snubs

The 2024 Grammy Nominees are here, and as always it comes with some huge headlines. As far as the biggest numbers, SZA is the leading…

Matthew Varga·
November 10, 2023·

Chloe Borthwick's "the gas game" single art.

Breaking News ·

Featured Artist: Chloe Borthwick Releases ‘the gas game’

“I'm really proud of this song and hope it resonates with listeners,” Borthwick said in a release statement.

Maia Robbins·
November 10, 2023·

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Film ·

Who Are This Year’s Contenders for the Best Music Film?

With the history of the Best Music Film Grammy Award, the winner for the 2023 music season will no doubt be a surprise. Given how…

Olesya Mertz·
November 9, 2023·

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Celebrity ·

Cher Celebrates “Believe” Turning 25

Cher’s mega-hit album, Believe, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In honor, a deluxe reissue is hitting stores and online. Talking to Paper Magazine, Cher discussed…

Brian Kennedy·
November 6, 2023·

Featured ·

Wembley Turns 100: the History of the Great Venue

While music is a virtual thing, there are few experiences that are as memorable as seeing live performances. One of the venues that can host…

Teresa Bigioli·
November 3, 2023·

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Featured Artist: mxmtoon Revisits Previous Single ‘the idea of you’

mxmtoon prepares for next Friday’s release of 'plum blossom (revisited)' with the release of another revisited single: “the idea of you.”

Maia Robbins·
November 3, 2023·

Olivia Rodrigo opens the soundtrack for The "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" with the new single 'Can't Catch Me Now.'

Breaking News ·

Olivia Rodrigo’s New Song ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ To Appear On “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”

"Can't Catch Me Now" follows the arrival of Rodrigo’s phenomenally successful sophomore album, 'GUTS.'

Andres Fabris·
November 3, 2023·

Apple TV+ will premiere the new eight-episode drama series The Buccaneers this Fall along with a star-studded all-female soundtrack.

Music ·

Gracie Abrams, Miya Folick & More To Appear On “The Buccaneers” Soundtrack

Apple TV+ will premiere the new eight-episode drama series The Buccaneers this fall, along with a star-studded, all-female soundtrack. The series derives from the final…

Julia Laughlin·
November 1, 2023·

Featured ·

Celebrating The 40-Year-Long Legacy of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” music video and album in the early 1980s forever changed the music and entertainment industry. Directed by John Landis, the 14-minute…

Alyssa Osorio·
October 31, 2023·

Celebrity ·

Britney Spears’ “The Woman In Me” Is Bigger Than A Justin Timberlake Exposé

Media outlets ran wild with Justin Timberlake's abominable actions, but leave out the root of Spears' problems: her broken family.

Andres Fabris·
October 31, 2023·

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Kim Petras, Taylor Swift’s Trademarks, Jay-Z and Nas Feud, & 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. This week: Kim…

Teresa Bigioli·
October 24, 2023·

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Featured Artist: There’s More to BTS’ SUGA Than Meets the Eye

BTS’ SUGA is not just a rapper, songwriter and Kpop idol, he's also a producer. Check out some of the production highlights in his music career with us below.