Today's new articles

Aug. 25, 2026

• Brandon Flowers Ain't in Sam's Town Anymore on 'Thrasher' | Exclaim!
Your daily dose of the best music, film and comedy news, reviews, streams, concert listings, interviews and other exclusives on Exclaim!

• The Mountain Goats: Days | Pitchfork
Read Samir Chadha’s review of the album.

• 50 ballerinas by jigitz · album reviews | Superfan
50 ballerinas by jigitz holds a 7.5/10 from 3 fan reviews on Superfan. Read the takes and log your own listen.

• Artist Profile: jigitz Is Ready for Tour | Arts | The Harvard Crimson
jigitz’ works are dynamic and ever-changing, making for a discography that feels perpetually unfinished and invites transformation at every turn.

• Brandon Flowers: THRASHER | Pitchfork
Read Jayson Greene’s review of the album.

• Davido New Album ORIADÉ – DjMondo Music Review | DjMondo Music - A Straight-Talk Music Platform.
Davido ORIADÉ album review: DjMondo Music takes a closer look at Davido's sixth studio album, its African sound, collaborations, standout moments.

• ECCOS presenta ECCLESIA, álbum que celebra la vida, la adoración y el caminar de la iglesia | www.reactivoz.com
ECCOS presenta ECCLESIA, su nueva producción discográfica, un álbum de adoración que reúne canciones congregacionales, bíblicas y profundamente personales para retratar las distintas estaciones del creyente en su caminar con Dios como parte de la iglesia. Con «Alabaré», interpretada junto a Joel Rocco, como sencillo principal, el dueto busca que este álbum se convierta en […]

• Man/Woman/Chainsaw: Cannonball | Pitchfork
Read Archie Forde’s review of the album.

• Marilyn Manson "One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2" Review | Life In Records Blog
Words are weapons for Marilyn Manson. In fact, they've always been his sharpest weapons.

• With ‘Gentlewoman,’ Cleo Sol Turns Her Gospel of Self-Love Inward | www.laughterandlexapro.com
On her fifth solo album, Cleo Sol reckons with the tension between nurturing everyone around her and finally learning to extend that same grace to herself.

• NP Style by No Pressure · album reviews | Superfan
NP Style by No Pressure holds a 8.8/10 from 3 fan reviews on Superfan. Read the takes and log your own listen.

• Sam Smith captures a world within ‘Hazel Eyes’ | The Daily Californian
On August 21, Sam Smith released Hazel Eyes, their first album since Gloria in 2023. While Gloria celebrated queer joy with a more pop-focused soundscape, especially with songs like “Unholy,”

• Nieuw album van Roxy Dekker is uit | 123Boekingen
Roxy Dekker heeft SUPERSTAR uitgebracht, een album met acht liedjes. In september staan vier uitverkochte shows in de Ziggo Dome gepland.

• Man/Woman/Chainsaw announce debut album with pulsing new single ‘Nosedive’ | THE INDIE SCENE
‘Cannonball’ is out August 7th via Fiction Records.

• Getdown Services - Massive Champion Review | Still Listening
Imagine if Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse started a post punk band. That’s Minehead’s own Getdown Services who embrace the chaos with an unpretentious party starter of a record that proves why they’re Massive Champions.

• Roxy Dekker lanceert album Superstar met liefdeslied voor Koen van Heest: 'Eigenlijk gaat elke lovesong stiekem over hem' | RTL Nieuws & Entertainment
Roxy Dekker (21) heeft haar gloednieuwe album Superstar uitgebracht. Extra persoonlijk is het nummer Crush, dat ze speciaal schreef voor haar vriend Koen van Heest (28). Met nieuwe muziek op zak én vier uitverkochte shows in de Ziggo Dome voor de boeg, lijkt Roxy haar titel als superstar meer dan waar te maken.

• „RocknRollSt★r“ BIBIZA: It's all about the Spaß! | Red Bull
Bibiza geht lieber all-in als auf Nummer sicher. Für sein neues Album „RocknRollSt★r“ hat er seine Heimat Wien hinter sich gelassen und erzählt uns hier, warum guter Pop Größenwahn braucht.

• Icona Pop Release New Album RITUAL, Share Visualizer for… | Broadway World
Icona Pop released their new album Ritual and debuted an official visualizer for focus track Hurt, with fall U.S. tour dates now on sale.

• Icona Pop: Ritual | Pitchfork
Read Cassidy Sollazzo’s review of the album.

• XXXXX review – Arca continues her pattern of disruption | The Observer
The Venezuelan electronic musician once again defies categorisation on an arresting album

• Icona Pop, 'Ritual' 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.

• Weezer: Weezer (The Gold Album) [Album Review] | The Fire Note
Weezer (The Gold Album) Weezer — 2026 ReleasedAugust 21 Label Reprise/Warner Records Produced By Klas Ahlund & Kenneth Blume Runtime30 min

• BBC Radio 2 - Jo Whiley, Brandon Flowers pops by for a chat! | BBC
Brandon Flowers joins Jo for a chat about his new solo album, Thrasher!

• Jorja Smith: What Are the Odds | Pitchfork
Read Boutayna Chockrane’s review of the album.

• Davido Oriadé Album Review: Every Track Explained — From B4 B4 to My Light | NAIJASABI | Aug. 25, 2026, 1 a.m.
Davido's Oriadé album — 13 tracks, every one explained. Full review, tracklist breakdown, streaming numbers and where to listen in Nigeria. Released 31 July 2026.

• Dillom, entre confrontaciones y contradicciones  | Rolling Stone en Español | Aug. 24, 2026, 7:45 p.m.
Dillom habla con ROLLING STONE en Español sobre La Nueva Violencia, su nuevo álbum de estudio. Lee aquí la entrevista completa.

• The Game Features Drake, Maneesh on The Documentary III | HipHopCanada | Aug. 24, 2026, 7:07 p.m.
The Game returns with The Documentary III, a 24-track sequel featuring Drake, Kanye, Lil Wayne, Canadian producer Maneesh, and more.

• Dan + Shay Reintroduce Themselves by Harnessing ‘Something That AI Can’t Replicate: The Human Spirit’ | Billboard | Aug. 24, 2026, 2 p.m.
After a step away from the spotlight, Dan + Shay return with new management, a mature approach and 'Young,' the most personal album of their career.

• Album Review – Brandon Flowers – “Thrasher” | Saving Country Music | Aug. 24, 2026, 1:54 p.m.
Though the rest of the world knows him as the frontman for the new wave rock and roll band The Killers, he might have just accidentally hauled off and made an Album of the Year contender in country.

• Album Review – Brandon Flowers – “Thrasher” | Saving Country Music | Aug. 24, 2026, 1:54 p.m.
Though the rest of the world knows him as the frontman for the new wave rock and roll band The Killers, he might have just accidentally hauled off and made an Album of the Year contender in country.

• CKay confirms title and release date on 3rd studio album | Topcitytune Media | Aug. 23, 2026, 7:48 a.m.
Share Tweet Pin Mail SMS CKay in his latest announcement on social media, has confirmed the release date as well as title of his ...

• Phoebe Bridgers Scores Her First U.K. Solo No. 1 Album With ‘Lost Weekend’ | Billboard | Aug. 21, 2026, 5 p.m.
Phoebe Bridgers' 'Lost Weekend' is No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart.

• Roxy Dekker pakt de Hollandse HitFlits met 'Bare Minimum' | Radio Noordzee | Aug. 21, 2026, 4:12 p.m.
Roxy Dekker scoort de Hollandse HitFlits met 'Bare Minimum' van haar nieuwe album 'SUPERSTAR'. Ontdek haar unieke mix van pop en R&B en luister naar haar komende shows!

• Roxy Dekker - SUPERSTAR | .: Maxazine :. | Aug. 21, 2026, 3 p.m.
In twee jaar tijd twee albums uitbrengen is niet iets wat veel artiesten doen. Toch heeft Nederlandse superster Roxy Dekker zich eraan gewerkt met de release van haar tweede studioalbum ‘SUPERSTAR’. Roxy, die toch bekend staat om haar tienermuziek die vooral in de clubs gedraaid wordt, toont hiermee wel aan dat ze weet wat ze

• Roxy Dekker over haar nieuwe album en vier Ziggoshows: ‘Het helpt dat ik heel erg in het nu leef’ | Het Parool | Aug. 21, 2026, 4 a.m.
Drie Edisons, honderden miljoenen streams en volgende maand vier uitverkochte shows in de Ziggo Dome. Op haar 21ste is Roxy Dekker al een begrip in de Nederlandse muziek. Vrijdag verschijnt haar tweede album met de toepasselijke titel Superstar.

• Liner Notes: Phoebe Bridgers strikes again with ‘Lost Weekend’ | The Daily Northwestern | Aug. 19, 2026, 5:29 a.m.
Feeling nervous to listen to a new album by one of your favorite artists is a strange sensation. There I was, hovering over the play button on Phoebe Bridgers’ “Lost Weekend,” anticipating the “motion sickness” it would give me.  Bridgers’ 2020 album “Punisher” was my go-to on sad days during high school — I’ve cried...

• Icona Pop Release New Album, "Ritual" | Prelude Press | Aug. 18, 2026, 1:57 a.m.
Multi-platinum, award-winning duo Icona Pop have released their new album, Ritual via Ultra Records/Iconic Sound Recordings.

• Getdown Services: With A Little Help From My Friend | DIY | Aug. 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
Getdown Services have spent the last few years turning themselves into an unignorable, word-of-mouth hit. As they release second album ‘Massive Champion’, Josh Law and Ben Sadler reflect on the weird and wonderful bond that got them here.

• Getdown Services Release New Album Massive Champion | The Partae | Aug. 16, 2026, 8:31 a.m.
Bristol duo Getdown Services unleash their critically acclaimed second album, Massive Champion, via Breakfast Records. Bristol’s Getdown Services have

• Len continues his rise with new 14-track project ‘goldenboy’ | CGuk2.0 | Aug. 15, 2026, 11:31 a.m.
Len continues to make his mark on the UK underground with the release of his brand new 14-track project, ‘goldenboy’. The London-raised talent has steadily built a reputation as one of the scene's most exciting emerging artists, and his latest body of work feels like another significant step forward. Following the release of ‘Conglomerate’ and its deluxe edition in 2024, Len has continued to evolve, using each release to further establish his sound and creative identity.The momentum didn't slow

• Afrobeats Superstar Ayra Starr on the Freedom She Felt Making ‘Starrgirl’: ‘I Kept Telling People, “Let Me Cook!”’ | Variety | Aug. 14, 2026, 5:06 p.m.
Nigerian superstarr Ayra Starr's latest album, 'Starrgirl,' features Zayn Malik, Leon Thomas and more, and finds her branching out beyond Afrobeats.

• Man/Woman/Chainsaw: Having a ball | Dork | Aug. 14, 2026, 3:03 p.m.
They've been one of the UK's most thrilling live bands for years. Now, with debut album 'Cannonball', Man/Woman/Chainsaw are proving the wait was worth it.

• ICONA POP HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW ALBUM, ‘RITUAL’ | XO Diva D | Aug. 14, 2026, 2 p.m.
Photo Credit: Teitur Ardal Icona Pop are stepping into a new era with Ritual, their new album out now via Ultra Records and Iconic Sound Recordings. Across the project, Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo…

• Jungle: Sunshine Album Review | BANDUP | Aug. 14, 2026, 5:47 a.m.
Jungle führen mit „Sunshine“ ihre einzigartige und treibende Diskografie fort ohne sich in musikalischer Redundanz zu verlieren. Dabei hat das Musik-Kollektiv…

• ECCOS presenta ECCLESIA, álbum que celebra la vida, la adoración y el caminar de la iglesia | Diez Más | Aug. 13, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
ECCOS presenta ECCLESIA, un álbum de adoración que reúne canciones congregacionales, bíblicas y profundamente personales.

• Icona Pop 'Ritual' Review: Strangely Anonymous | Slant Magazine | Aug. 10, 2026, 3 p.m.
The duo’s attempts to grow up leave them sounding strangely anonymous.

• Ckay Opens a New Chapter With 'BANGER BOY' Album » | Mp3Bullet | Aug. 9, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has entered a new phase of his career with the release of his latest album, "BANGER BOY," a project that

• ECCOS presenta ECCLESIA, un álbum que celebra la fe vivida en comunidad | Revista Generación Nueva | Aug. 8, 2026, 12:34 a.m.
El dúo mexicano reúne canciones congregacionales, bíblicas y personales en una producción que recorre distintas estaciones del caminar cristiano. Alabaré,

• ECCOS presenta ECCLESIA, nuevo álbum de adoración para la iglesia hispana | Radio Corbán 98.5 FM | Aug. 8, 2026, 12:32 a.m.
El dueto ECCOS lanzó ECCLESIA, su nueva producción discográfica grabada en vivo con colaboraciones internacionales para acompañar el caminar cristiano en comunidad.

• Allt - Ataraxia | Metal Riffcrusher | Aug. 6, 2026, midnight
A polished, if somewhat safe, addition to the progressive metalcore canon that prioritises melodic hooks over raw edge.

• Davido Releases 6th Studio Album ORIADÉ | Groove Africa | July 31, 2026, 4:26 p.m.
Today, 5x Grammy nominated leading Afrobeats voice Davido releases his sixth studio album ORIADÉ via Sony Music UK/RCA Records.

• Arca Unleashes New Album XXXXX | Consequence | July 31, 2026, 2:41 p.m.
Arca has released her new album, XXXXX, the followup to her five-part KiCk series. Learn more and stream it here.

• Review: With 'XXXXX,' Arca Serves Up Controlled Chaos | Slant Magazine | July 31, 2026, 1:02 a.m.
The album may be a tad amorphous, but few Arca projects have ever sounded this thrillingly imposing.

• Scream of the Crop: XXXXX by Arca | The Quietus | July 30, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
Her first album since the KICK pentalogy began life as a mixtape and still retains the rough energy of that looser, freer format