This year's race — which includes beloved stars, up-and-coming talents and a pair of songs from a successful but controversial musical — feels wide open. That doesn't mean all the songs are equally worthy.

The latest single from Alec Grefe's solo project laments a love lost but leaves behind a beautiful creative work.

The frequent collaborators decided to join forces once again for a special show celebrating the release of their respective albums.

After releasing their sophomore album last October, the soulful Southern California trio will bring that music to Milwaukee in June.

We update our running list of the year's best songs with the cinematic pop of Oklou, the experimental hip-hop group clipping. and more.

With gilded, velvet ornamentation on all sides, Dacus set a laid-back vibe while providing a sneak peak of her upcoming album.

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator, who shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022, was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song."

Mired in grief, the veteran indie rocker called on a few trusted collaborators (including Waxahatchee) to help him process.

Not even a snowstorm could keep Leon Thomas, the most exciting artist in R&B music today, away from the Tiny Desk.

Sam Fender. The Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood. Jesse Welles. We break down another strong batch of new albums this week.