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Despite being marginalized in mainstream culture, rock music persists in 2025 with diverse subgenres and a dedicated following, demonstrating its resilience and ongoing influence in the music landscape.
The 2026 Grammy nominations highlight genre-bending artists like Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, the influence of TikTok on new artist nominations, Billie Eilish's unexpected multiple nods, Leon Thomas's rise in R&B, and innovative album cover art, reflecting a diverse and evolving music landscape.
Pitchfork highlights 11 new albums across various genres, including releases from Snocaps, Florence and the Machine, KeiyaA, Daniel Avery, and others, showcasing a diverse range of styles from indie and pop to experimental and hip-hop.
Jason Kelce humorously misclassifies pop artist Sabrina Carpenter as a hip-hop artist during a podcast, highlighting his lack of pop-culture knowledge and blurring genre boundaries, which surprises his wife Kylie Kelce.
Turning Point USA announced an 'All-American Halftime Show' as an alternative to the NFL's Super Bowl halftime featuring Bad Bunny, emphasizing themes of faith, family, and freedom, amid controversy over Bad Bunny's inclusion due to political and cultural reasons.
Louder's writers have compiled their favorite albums of 2023, spanning various genres including rock, EDM, punk, and pop. The list includes albums such as "Sirenesque" by The Bathers, "Defiance Pt 1" by Ian Hunter, "Reset In Dub" by Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, "This Heathen Land" by Green Lung, and "Black Rainbows" by Corinne Bailey Rae. Each writer shares their personal favorite albums and highlights the unique qualities of each record.
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones expressed his dislike for pop and rap music in a recent interview, stating that he doesn't enjoy the yelling and lack of musicality in rap, and finds pop music to be cheap and repetitive. Richards prefers music played on instruments and criticizes the use of plastic synthesized Muzak. These comments come ahead of the release of The Stones' first album of original material in 18 years.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards expressed his dislike for pop and hip-hop music genres in a recent interview, stating that he doesn't enjoy rap and finds pop music to be "rubbish" and lacking in feel. Richards prefers blues, jazz, and classical music, emphasizing his preference for music played on instruments rather than synthesized sounds. This is not the first time Richards has criticized hip-hop, previously stating that it leaves him "cold."
Ed Sheeran revealed in an interview with Billboard that he is considering transitioning into country music, a genre he loves for its culture and songwriting. Sheeran lived in Nashville twice and was introduced to country music by Taylor Swift. His ACM Awards performance on May 11 might mark the start of a new phase in his career.
Ed Sheeran revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that he had wanted Jay-Z to feature on his hit song "Shape of You," but the rapper declined, saying the song didn't need a rap verse. Sheeran also discussed his dislike of music critics, his plans to slow down touring when his kids are in school, and his belief that music genres are becoming less relevant. He has finished songs for an animated musical he's been working on with Netflix and is unsure how he'll release music going forward after fulfilling his record contract with Warner.
Ed Sheeran revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that he had wanted Jay-Z to feature on his hit song "Shape of You," but the rapper declined, saying the song didn't need a rap verse. Sheeran also discussed his dislike of music critics, his plans to slow down touring when his kids are in school, and his belief that music genres are becoming less relevant. He has finished songs for an animated musical he's been working on with Netflix and is unsure how he'll release music going forward after fulfilling his record contract with Warner.
Bobby Caldwell, the singer-songwriter known for his ability to master multiple genres, has died at the age of 71. His wife said he died of fluoroquinolone toxicity after an antibiotic he was prescribed in 2017 wreaked "havoc" on his body. Caldwell's ability to tap into multiple genres, including jazz and R&B, has given his catalog longevity, with his hit "What You Won't Do for Love" being sampled by Boyz II Men and rapper Biggie Smalls. He is survived by his wife and daughters.