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July 16, 2026

• Album Review: My Reckless Abandon by Bella Kay | Shatter the Standards
On her debut album, the 20-year-old behind 2025’s viral “The Sick” writes about crushes, sex, food, and family with a candor most songwriters never reach.

• Adam Lambert is single and ready to party on new album 'ADAM' | USA TODAY
Adam Lambert chats with USA TODAY about moving to New York City, dealing with a breakup and recording his sixth studio album, "ADAM."

• Adam Lambert Discusses New Album ADAM and His Move to New York City on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW | Broadway World
Adam Lambert appeared on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW to discuss his self-titled album ADAM, his relocation from Los Angeles to New York City, and the concept of JOMO, the joy of missing out.

• Adam Lambert reflects on his journey, independent album 'ADAM' and LGBTQ+ progress | AP interview | The Southwest Iowa News Source
Adam Lambert sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss his sixth studio album, 'ADAM,' marking his first release as an independent artist on his own label.

• Adam Lambert Talks JOMO and New Album ADAM on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW | Broadway World
Adam Lambert appeared on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW to discuss his self-titled album ADAM, his move from Los Angeles to New York City, and his personal philosophy of JOMO, the joy of missing out.

• The-Dream's 'Love/Hate II': Tracklist, Features & More | Complex
The sequel to this R&B icon's classic debut is finally he...

• Finn Wolfhard, 'Fire from the Hip' Album Review | Paste
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

• Future: The Real Me | Pitchfork
Read Alphonse Pierre’s review of the album.

• Kelela: new avatar | Pitchfork
Read Lawrence Burney’s review of the album.

• Benji B - Kelela’s New Avatar - BBC Sounds | BBC
Kelela tells us about her new album, New Avatar.

• Bella Kay on ‘My Reckless Abandon’ and giving her dreams a ‘fair shot’ | Audacy | July 15, 2026, 7:04 p.m.
The highly-anticipated debut from Bella Kay, 'My Reckless Abandon,' is now available everywhere, but first, the rising singer linked up with Bru to talk about the making of the project, and her beginnings in music that started at age 13. |

• Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Are Having the Most Fun in Christian Hip-Hop | Sojourners | July 15, 2026, 6:13 p.m.
The rap duo known as “Magic & Bird” talk comedy, nostalgia, interior design, and misogyny in CHH.

• Suki Waterhouse Boldly Explores the Facets of Romance on ‘Loveland’ | Atwood Magazine | July 15, 2026, 5:44 p.m.
‘Loveland,’ Suki Waterhouse’s third album, is a captivating indie pop love affair. From confident anthems like “Any Man” to nostalgic reflections like “Almost,” the English artist explores the wonderful and complicated aspects of romance that come after the thrill of new love has simmered down to something more real.

• Review: Jack White Returns With ‘Frozen Charlotte’ – Melt Your Face Off Rock! Oh, Yes! | BourbonAndVinyl | July 15, 2026, 5:23 p.m.
Perhaps lost in the hubbub of the Stones’ new release Foreign Tongues last Friday, guitar god Jack White released his 7th studio album Frozen Charlotte.  I slipped out of the B&V labs in …

• Jack White - Frozen Charlotte ALBUM REVIEW | The Needle Drop | July 15, 2026, 2:56 p.m.
More or less a shoddier version of what Jack was doing on No Name.

• Ryan Beatty Refines a Musical Language on 'Sweet Fortune' | PopMatters | July 15, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Country music may go in and out of style, but on Sweet Fortune, Ryan Beatty employs songwriting foundations that transcend genre.

• Juicy J and Project Pat Shine on 'Dem Goats' Album Review | Hip Hop High Society | July 15, 2026, 10 a.m.
Discover the wisdom and heavy bars of Juicy J and Project Pat on their new album 'Dem Goats,' featuring standout tracks and engaging collaborations.

• Bella Kay Releases Debut Album My Reckless Abandon | IMRO | July 15, 2026, 9 a.m.
Photo credit: Samantha Monendo At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is one of the most emotionally resonant new voices in pop and today, releases her debut album My Reckless Abandon, declaring her as one of the most exciting and unmatched songwriters in 2026. After releasing a series of three-pack songs – ‘a couple minutes […]

• Liner Notes: Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Loveland’ is infused with romance | The Daily Northwestern | July 15, 2026, 7:35 a.m.
English model, actress and singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse has graced the cover of British Vogue, and this year marked her fourth appearance on the red carpet at the Met Gala. Though her fashion taste is clearly leagues ahead of mine, I bet Waterhouse wore rose-colored glasses while writing her latest album “Loveland,” released Friday.  The album...

• ADAM LAMBERT Says Years Of Touring With QUEEN 'Really Did Put Some Coins In The Bank' | BLABBERMOUTH.NET | July 14, 2026, 3:27 p.m.
In a new interview with "The Person Who Believed in Me", the podcast hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist David Begnaud, Adam Lambert was asked what it has been like to tour with members of QUEEN since 2012 under the stage name QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

• Bring Me The Horizon Return to Their Roots: Count Your Blessings Turns 20 | Soundsphere magazine | July 14, 2026, 8:33 a.m.
The pits were alive with the sound of Bring Me The Horizon. Are you ready for the carnage to unfold? As of this past Friday and Saturday, the Bowlers Exhibition Centre was the home to a very special event that, only a couple of months ago, when announced

• The Many Sides of Bella Kay's "My Reckless Abandon" | Calum Hood’s ORDER chaos ORDER: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Chaos | July 14, 2026, midnight
From intimate acoustic storytelling to bold sonic experimentation, Bella Kay's debut album "My Reckless Abandon" proves she's only just getting started.

• THE-DREAM on ‘Love/Hate II,’ Beyoncé, and releasing music on his schedule | Audacy | July 13, 2026, 6:28 p.m.
THE-DREAM joined The Radio Big Mack Show on New York’s 94.7 The Block last week to unpack his latest project, talk about his process with other artists like Beyoncé and beyond, and his approach to releasing his own music. | WPGC 95.5

• Bella Kay's 'My Reckless Abandon' Is A Potent Pop Debut | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews | Clash Magazine | July 13, 2026, 4:12 p.m.
Bella Kay has shared her debut album 'My Reckless Abandon' in full. Out now, the album marks the apex of her rollercoaster introduction, with Bella's 2025

• Bella Kay – My Reckless Abandon - FEMMUSIC Magazine | FEMMUSIC.com | July 13, 2026, 3:49 p.m.
Bella Kay releases her debut album My Reckless Abandon, declaring her as one of the most exciting and unmatched songwriters in 2026

• The Dream Releases New Album "Love/Hate II" (Stream) - New R&B Music, Songs & Interviews | YouKnowIGotSoul.com | YouKnowIGotSoul | July 12, 2026, 7:46 p.m.
Nineteen years after the release of his gold-certified, genre-defining debut album Love/Hate, nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and

• THE-DREAM Returns With ‘Love/Hate II,’ Proving the Architect Never Stopped Building | The Hip Hop Democrat | July 11, 2026, 2:06 p.m.
THE-DREAM drops Love/Hate II, a 17-track sequel 19 years in the making featuring Usher, Pusha T, Kelly Rowland, and Rick Ross.

• Luis R. Conriquez desglosa 5 canciones esenciales de su nuevo álbum, ‘Muchacho Alegre’ | Billboard | July 10, 2026, 4:01 a.m.
Luis R. Conriquez revela sus 5 canciones favoritas de su nuevo álbum ‘Muchacho Alegre’, con Netón Vega, Tito Double P y otros colaboradores estelares.

• Going Back To The Beginning With Adam Lambert | Indianapolis Monthly | July 9, 2026, 9 a.m.
Adam Lambert has roots that trace back to Indiana, but he doesn't recall much from his early life here. Still, his story is an uplifting one.

• Muse - The Wow! Signal | The Needle Drop | July 3, 2026, 3:25 p.m.
Out of Muse's albums since 'The Resistance,' this is one of the more listenable ones.

• HUGEL's Twenty One Is Here: Tracklist, Singles & Collaborators | EDMNOMAD | June 29, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
HUGEL's Twenty One debut album is here along with lead single 'Shine'. Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, French Montana & more across 21 tracks.

• Naomi Sharon's No Sleep In Paradise Is a Lesson in Slow-Burning R&B | newwavemagazine | June 28, 2026, 1:37 a.m.
Following months of anticipation and a run of standout singles including Bittersweet, Miss That, Better Days and Weak, OVO Sound's Naomi Sharon has finally released her album, No Sleep In Paradise. While the album is best experienced from start to finish, several tracks capture the heart of the album particularly well. From moments of quiet reflection to songs that embrace healing and hope, Naomi Sharon showcases the emotional range that makes this her strongest project to date.If there's one so