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SZA has released a new song, “Save the Day,” for humans — and robo-beavers — everywhere. The singer’s new track, “Save the Day,” is set to appear on Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film, Hoppers.

U2 released a seething protest song, and Lana Del Rey put out a dreamy ode to her home life. By Jon Pareles The shootings of Americans by federal forces in Minneapolis have brought rapid-response ...

Bay County residents attend a candlelight vigil at Carl Grey Park in Panama City, Fla., Jan. 11, 2026, for individuals and families whose lives have been harmed by immigration enforcement, aka ICE.

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SZA has shared “Save The Day,” an uplifting, soulful new song from the soundtrack to the upcoming Disney-Pixar film Hoppers. KILLER MIKE – “SPYING EYES (SMILING FACES)” (ft. LENA BYRD MILES) Killer ...

Jessie Ware has shared a new single from Superbloom. “Ride,” the track she premiered at a Glastonbury club in 2024, comes with a simple, sultry video, which you can watch below. The track interpolates ...

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After black midi’s split, all eyes went to frontman Geordie Greep and his eclectic impulses. I won’t knock Greep’s bag—his solo debut did splashy, head-spinning things—but I’ve always been more ...

Irish rock band U2 invoked Renee Nicole Good — the anti-ICE agitator gunned down by federal agents in Minnesota last month — in their new song “American Obituary,” while calling for a “rise against ...

After a week of intense speculation, Arch Enemy have revealed their new singer: Lauren Hart, formerly of Once Human. She's taking the place of Alissa White-Gluz, who left the band in November. The ...

Swedish metal icons Arch Enemy have revealed the identity of their brand new singer: US vocalist Lauren Hart, formally of Once Human. Hart's unveiling has put an end to months of speculation, and ...