New York Times — Hear the music that caught our critics' attention this week, from Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda, MGMT, James Blake and more. more info

Stereogum — Last year, Rostam Batmanglij released his debut solo album, Half-Light , and he's taken the occasion to cover a few songs in the ensuing press cycle. Over the last few months, he's offered up covers of Bob Dylan and the Pogues, and his latest takes ... more info

Stereogum — Last month, the returning UK pop star Lily Allen teamed up with London rapper and Drake collaborator Giggs for "Trigger Bang," a song on which both of them remembered their wild younger days. And today, "Trigger Bang" gets a video, from director Myle... more info

Stereogum — Drake has long been accused of having "culture vulture" tendencies, exploiting the sounds of other artists to further his own career. And now he may have just straight-up stolen something. In an Instagram post, Houston producer Rabit calls Drake Out ... more info

E! Online — Drake has done it again! On Friday, the rapper surprised fans by releasing two new tracks, "God's Plan" and "Diplomatic Immunity." On the latter, he raps about his ex... more info

Stereogum — Drake has released two new songs called "God's Plan" and "Diplomatic Immunity." They're both part of a project called Scary Hours, which appears to be just a two-song EP based on the way the songs are listed on streaming services. "God's Plan" is sin... more info

Uncut — The story of Drake's life and career as told by Joe Boyd, John Wood, Richard Thompson, Beverley Martyn and more The story of Drake's life and career as told by Joe Boyd, John Wood, Richard Thompson, Beverley Martyn and more The post Nick Drake... more info

Core News — “Vince Staples, Drake, and N.E.R.D producers, Christian Rich talk us through their Afters playlist.” Check out other Benji B shows in my archive and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Benji B 2018-01-18 Christian Rich’s Afte... more info

Uncut — The Tide's Magnificence contains 79 poems and two CDs of music The Tide's Magnificence contains 79 poems and two CDs of music The post New anthology collects unheard songs and poems by Nick Drake’s mother Molly appeared first on Uncut. more info

PopSugar UK — Drake may have skipped the Golden Globes, but he was definitely ready to party after the show. The rapper popped up at Netflix's official afterparty in LA on Sunday night, where he seemed delighted to be in the presence of Hollywood A-listers. In add... more info