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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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A still of Chicago singer Ravyn Lenae, featured on our Tracks ranking alongside PLUTO.

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PLUTO And Ravyn Lenae Are New Major Movers On This Week’s Tracks Ranking

This week, the public’s attention again turned to New York City for the Met Gala, a juncture at which we could take stock of which…

Matthew Varga·
May 9, 2025·

"Last Dance With Mary Jane" Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty & Jelly Roll

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Snoop Dogg & Alex Warren Dominate the Charts

Snoop Dogg and Jelly Roll deliver a fitting spin on Tom Petty's classic: "Mary Jane's Last Dance." Alex Warren's "Ordinary" dominates too.

Jack Friedman·
May 1, 2025·

Jack White's No Name Limited Release Blue Vinyl

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Jack White Has Generous Spirit For His Tour—Student Discounts

Jack White releases EP 'No Name Live' and makes a tour announcement that includes $20 tickets for students.

Jack Friedman·
April 14, 2025·

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Rōzy Rocks Houston and Beyond

Rōzy brings rock and roll from Houston, TX, and beyond. The electrifying group delivers raw emotion on the big stage with immense talent.

Jack Friedman·
April 10, 2025·

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From Buzzer Beaters to Bangers for March Madness Music Festival

As the NCAA Men's Final Four comes to a climax from April 4-6, 2025, San Antonio is set to host the free March Madness Music Festival.

Jack Friedman·
April 1, 2025·

The cover for the Zuli Jr. single "Pistol."

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Check out Ballad ‘Pistol’ From Anticipated EP by Zuli Jr.

As he looks to his next EP, Zuli Jr. bares it all on the ultra-transparent "Pistol," an exploration of how music saved his life.

Matthew Varga·
March 20, 2025·

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Star Duo of Fridayy and Meek Mill Drop Emotional Hit Track

Fridayy and Meek Mill's "Proud of Me" is one of the standout tracks from Fridayy’s new album, 'Some Days I'm Good, Some Days I'm Not.'

Jack Friedman·
March 13, 2025·

In conversation with Elijah Wood, pop's latest tastemaker about his music evolution, one that landed him on stage with Niall Horan.

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Elijah Woods Talks His Pop Music Evolution And Touring Adventures

Elijah Woods chats about how his viral songs and creative artistic vision landed him on stage with Niall Horan.

Andres Fabris·
March 11, 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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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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Sleep Token Makes A Seismic Impact On This Week’s Tracks Ranking

Any discussion of recent chart trends has to begin with Sleep Token, rocketing out from the United Kingdom to a clean sweep across multiple companies’…