New York Times — The album’s release, through an exclusive deal with Apple, surfaced long-simmering tensions between record labels, streaming services and artists. more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Our SiriusXM radio show airs today and every Thursday at noon EST + again at midnight, on channel 35 SiriusXMU. Today's program features new tracks from Kero Kero Bonito, S U R V I V E, Vince Staples, Frank Ocean, ceo, Hazel English, Danny Brown... more info

AllHipHop — THE SINGER-SONGWRITER MAKES A STRAGETIC MOVE THAT COULD SHIFT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY more info

Idolator — Looks like Apple’s exclusivity window is up. more info

Chorus.fm — Dan Rys, writing at Billboard, about how Frank Ocean’s latest release is causing all kinds of headaches over at Universal: After an interminable wait (in music industry standards, at least), Ocean fulfilled his contractual obligations, sources tell... more info

Consequence of Sound — On his first album in four years, the R&B crooner creates avant-garde minimalism with understated depth. more info

Stereogum — Frank Ocean released about as much music over the past week or so as he had in his entire career up to that point. In doing so, he may have pulled a fast one on Universal. The “visual album” Endless was released through Def Jam/Universal Music Gr... more info

Time — Friendship goals more info

New York Times — A round-table discussion on the release of the musician’s latest works. more info

Consequence of Sound — Chicago's finest MC discusses the time his grandmother put a curse on him, Frank Ocean serenading him on a date, and why he moved back home. more info