Antimusic Rock — The Making Of Five Leaves Left, a project nine years in gestation, will be released July 25 via Island/UMe more info

Stereogum — Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Nick Drake’s tragic passing. He left behind a formidable legacy and influence that continues to be celebrated by a vast spectrum of artists. 2023’s The Endless Coloured Ways – The Songs Of Nick Drake ... more info

Stereogum — Earlier today, the UK indie-pop group Sorry sampled Ohio indie rock legend Guided By Voices on their new single “Jetplane.” Now, Portland rapper Aminé has sampled British rap guy the Streets on his own new single. “Arc De Triomphe,” our l... more info

Obscure Sound — Another success from Bristol, England-based artist Ryan McMurtry, “Let Me Be Me” conveys a lush folk introspection in its blend of warming vocals, trickling acoustics, and caressing flute. While just two minutes in length, “Let Me Be Me” make... more info

Stereogum — In January, Drake sued his own record label Universal Music Group, claiming “Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar’s diss track against him — was defamatory. Earlier this week, UMG tried to get his libel suit dismissed, and now Drake’s lawyers... more info

Stereogum — In January, after taking some preliminary legal measures last fall, Drake officially sued his own record label Universal Music Group, claiming the company illegally schemed to boost the popularity of fellow UMG artist Kendrick Lamar’s beef-settl... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hit... more info

Stereogum — After John Cena won the men’s Elimination Chamber match Saturday night, fellow WWE champion Cody Rhodes came to the ring to congratulate him in an apparently friendly encounter. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson then also joined the pair in the ring... more info

Stereogum — Super Bowl Halftime Show and ensuing chart action be damned — $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, Drake’s Valentine’s Day collab album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, is currently the #1 album in the US. But, understandably, he’s been spending quite a bit of time ou... more info

Stereogum — A few weeks ago, the world was confronted with the ghoulish, ghastly image of the new Smurfs trailer. Rihanna, who produced the latest Smurfs cinematic reboot and who plays the voice of Smurfette, introduced the preview. It promises new music fro... more info