Stereogum — A few years ago, it became cool for big-deal A-list musicians to boycott the Grammys, their rationale being that the show has persistently ignored or shrugged off the greatest, most defining music of any particular time. That’s totally fair! The... more info

Obscure Sound — UK artist Matt John Henderson crafts a stirring sound throughout his new album Soul Season — offering a ravishing stylistic display, showcasing elements ranging from intimate folk to hypnotic psychedelia and contemporary jazz. Echoes of George Harr... more info

New York Post — Drake is finally addressing the backlash over his friendship with "Stranger Things" actress Millie Bobby Brown in his brand new song "Another Late Night." more info

Stereogum — Drake came for Joe Budden in the comments of an Instagram post after the podcast personality criticized his new album For All The Dogs . Budden said that Drake is old and trying to appeal to young people, that he’s “rapping for children,” a... more info

New York Post — Drake, now this is not the way to take care of Rihanna. more info

Stereogum — We did not get new Wrens music today, but we did get For All The Dogs at 6AM (woof). Savor it because Drake says he’s about to take a year off to deal with crazy stomach problems. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The borrowed riff appears on "All the Parties," a track on the rapper's new album For All the Dogs. Pet Shop Boys Accuse Drake of Illegally Interpolating “West End Girls” Abby Jones more info

Stereogum — As usual, Drake’s new album For All The Dogs is stuffed with guests, samples, subliminals, oversharing, and all manner of pop culture ephemera. One ingredient in the stew: About two and a half minutes into the Chief Keef collab “All The Part... more info

Stereogum — This motherfucker. I woke up this morning, and I was upset. The energy around Drake has been truly dark lately. The anhedonia. The self-indulgence. The persistent dwelling on petty grievances. The open, vulnerable reveling in his own worst confir... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Other essential tracks came from Joanna Sternberg, NNAMDï, and Tkay Maidza. Song of the Week: Drake Surveys His Empire on “8am in Charlotte” Paolo Ragusa more info