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Coco Jones Finally Feels Like She’s in Control

 How the club and Cold Stone helped the singer finish her debut album. By Jewel Wicker
song review

It’s Nice to See Lorde Moving On

 Even if her new single feels a bit last decade. By Craig Jenkins
the festival circuit

The Ultimate Guide to 2025’s Can’t-Miss Music Festivals

 Plan ahead for marquee acts, tolerable travel, and … punk-rock bowling? Let’s go. By Dan Reilly
  1. the festival circuit
    How to Stream the Stagecoach Stages from HomeIncluding performances from Lana Del Rey, Zach Bryan, T-Pain, and more.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  2. trial run
    Cassie Assault Video Will Be Shown During Diddy TrialDiddy’s attorneys claimed the video had been leaked and was edited to be “deceptive.”
    By Justin Curto
  3. coachella 2025
    Kneecap Decry ‘Smear Campaign’ Over Palestine Support at Coachella“Those attacking us want to silence criticism of a mass slaughter,” the Irish rap group said.
    By Justin Curto
  4. it’s a katy’s world
    Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour Launches Into InfamyEvery out-of-this-world moment from her concert.
    By Jason P. Frank
  5. ooh la la
    The New Faces Album Just Needs Some EarsRod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded 11 songs and “most of them are good.”
    By Devon Ivie
  6. sleep paralysis demons
    HAIM Haunts Logan Lerman in Lonely Hotel Room“Down to Be Wrong” is the latest video from the band’s new album rollout.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  7. my single is dropping
    Young Thug Turns the Page on ‘Money on Money’And seems to call Gunna “a rat.”
    By Justin Curto
  8. summer girls
    Honey, HAIM’s Home for the SummerA new album and a new sisters dance arrives this June.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  9. timelines
    A Timeline of Katy Perry Working With Dr. LukeKaty Perry’s A&R manager says her reunion with Dr. Luke was his idea.
    By Zoe Guy
  10. locations
    Where Was That in Lorde’s ‘What Was That’?From Sutton Place to Washington Square Park, her jumpy route around Manhattan’s East Side.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  11. and now it’s time for a breakdown
    What Was That ‘Green Light’ Reference?Lorde’s new song, “What Was That,” is full of self-referential lyrics. Let’s break them down.
    By Jason P. Frank
  12. controversy
    Kehlani Dropped From Cornell University Concert for Supporting PalestineThe university cited concerns over what it called “antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments.”
    By Justin Curto
  13. my single is dropping
    Lorde Is Going to Get to the Bottom of This With ‘What Was That’Lorde Summer starts early.
    By Bethy Squires
  14. business deals
    Now Billy McFarland Is Selling Fyre FestivalThe sandwich recipes aren’t part of the deal, unfortunately.
    By Bethy Squires
  15. announcements
    Introducing Court Appearances: United States v. DiddyA newsletter covering the dramatic trial of a music mogul.
    By The Editors
  16. chat room
    Raphael Saadiq Had a Spiritual Experience Working on Sinners“I’m like, ‘Damn. This is how I grew up.’”
    By Shamira Ibrahim
  17. dreams don’t die
    Jelly Roll Recommended for Pardon in TennesseeThe rapper turned country singer is open about his prison time for robbery and drug charges.
    By Justin Curto
  18. obits
    Roy Thomas Baker, Producer to the Rock Gods, Dead at 78Baker produced for bands including Queen, the Cars, Journey, Yes, Mötley Crüe, and Smashing Pumpkins.
    By Justin Curto
  19. close read
    Sinners’s Music Goes for the JugularThe film upends what we’ve come to expect from stories about the blues.
    By Craig Jenkins
  20. gamehendge theory
    Phish Won the Rock Hall’s Fan Vote, But It’s All a Bit of PishposhIt’s a good sign, but it doesn’t guarantee anything.
    By Devon Ivie
  21. in conversation
    ‘What You Think About Me Is None of My Business’Diane Warren has a reputation for being tough. It’s how she got so many chart-topping songs to exist.
    By Andrew Goldman
  22. celebrity couples?
    Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Hard Launch With Easter IG Post“Wait…what?” commented Melissa Gilbert.
    By Bethy Squires
  23. coachella 2025
    Artists Speak Out for Palestine at CoachellaHere’s what Green Day, Kneecap, Bob Vylan, and more said in Indio.
    By Bethy Squires
  24. celeb beefs
    Green Day Wants to Have a Brat SummerOur long national nightmare is over; Green Day and Charli XCX have squashed their beef.
    By Bethy Squires
  25. what? when? where?
    The Who Rehired Ringo Starr’s Son As Their DrummerZak Starkey, who was fired for overplaying at recent concerts, has been reinstated after working out private “communication issues.”
    By Devon Ivie
  26. ch-ch-ch-charts
    Minecraft Movie’s Soundtrack Standout ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ Serves a Top 40 HitThe Jack Black-sung jingle is cooking at no. 21 on the UK charts this week.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  27. the law
    Diddy’s Sex-Trafficking Trial Will Not Be Delayed“It is unclear why there isn’t sufficient time to prepare,” the judge said.
    By Justin Curto
  28. videology
    Wait, Is That Somebody That I Used to Know?In Doechii’s “Anxiety” video.
    By Justin Curto
  29. the law
    New Pornographers Drummer Arrested for Child PornographyThe band immediately cut all ties with Joe Seiders, who has been a member since 2014.
    By Jason P. Frank
  30. crystal visions
    Stevie Nicks’s New Album Will Bring Some Fleetwood Smack“They’re autobiographical, real stories where I’m not pulling any punches for probably the first time in my life.”
    By Devon Ivie
  31. my single is dropping
    Addison Rae Hath Become BjörkShe’s a “Rae of Light” in the new music video for “Headphones On.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  32. the grub street diet
    Comedian Kyle Gordon Starts His Passover With Bacon“I hope my dad doesn’t read this.”
    By Zach Schiffman
  33. my single is dropping
    Morgan Wallen Keeps Coming Back to Post Malone“There’s a lotta reasons I ain’t Jesus,” the boys sing (as if we needed a reminder).
    By Justin Curto
  34. 2 fyre 2 furious
    Fyre Festival 2 Is Postponed … Or Is It?The fest’s dates are dependent on finding a new location.
    By Bethy Squires
  35. the law
    Now Drake Says Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Was Defamatory TooUniversal Music Group responded that Drake “is being misled by his legal representatives.”
    By Justin Curto
  36. song roulette
    The Ting Tings’ Biggest Hit Led to an Existential CrisisThe duo went from rocking out in seedy clubs to shows where children requested “the name song.”
    By Devon Ivie
  37. meta-vers
    The ‘Apple’ Dance Creator Suing Roblox Is So BratKelley Heyer’s Charli XCX choreography was allegedly used without permission.
    By Jason P. Frank
  38. denials
    Lil Wayne Denies COVID Fraud, Defends Explicit Text to Reporter“Any female that text me is going to probably receive a sexual comment.”
    By Justin Curto
  39. secret garden
    Get Lost in Bruce Springsteen’s Tracks II: The Lost AlbumsWhat to expect from the massive archival set.
    By Ryan Leas
  40. the charts
    Finally, a Country-Rap Collab That Makes SenseOn “All the Way,” BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman stick to their strengths.
    By Justin Curto
  41. the festival circuit
    Miley Cyrus Adds Something Beautiful to Tribeca FestivalBilly Joel joins her as one of the many musical filmmakers this summer.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  42. biting
    Chappell Roan Supports Too-Bright TeethThe pop star boldly comes out as pro-veneer on Las Culturistas.
    By Jason P. Frank
  43. building statues
    The Sash Is FunnyAnd Green Day deserved to headline.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  44. accusations
    Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Faces Fourth Sexual-Assault AllegationThe woman claims she contracted HPV and was diagnosed with cervical cancer afterward.
    By Justin Curto
  45. intermission news
    A$AP Rocky Spent 10 Hours of His One Life Watching The BrutalistHopefully he gets composer Daniel Blumberg in the studio.
    By Jason P. Frank
  46. album review
    Bon Iver Is Out of the WoodsOn Sable, Fable, Justin Vernon is committed to having a better time.
    By Craig Jenkins
  47. when the moon hits your eye
    Was the All-Female Blue Origin Mission ‘Hopecore’?Katy Perry and Gayle King hoped spending 11 minutes in space inspired people to be better, somehow.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  48. the festival circuit
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2025Yo Gabba Gabba!, Benson Boone flips, and free Erewhon shots.
    By Rebecca Castillo, Reanna Cruz, and Fran Hoepfner
  49. the festival circuit
    Every Single Thing That Happened at Coachella 2025From Clairo f. Bernie Sanders to Ava Max throwing her hair into the audience.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  50. in the desert
    Lady Gaga Played Chess with a ‘Poker Face’ at CoachellaHer headlining set had her doing everything from grabbing a guitar to dancing with a skeleton.
    By Jason P. Frank
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