I didn't think too hard about dedicating the second-ever edition of this column to Ragne Wahlquist. The late Heavy Load frontman left an indelible mark on heavy metal, in his native Sweden and beyond, ...

How close can one get to the divine? Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a German mystic and visionary of the Middle Ages, described herself as having seen visions from a young age — visions she received ...

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 3:35 p.m. Summer Walker is closing a chapter of her career with another confessional album. The R&B singer-songwriter’s third LP, “Finally Over It,” released Nov. 14, ...

Daniel Caesar sounds like a man finally ready to face himself. After two years away from the spotlight, Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar is back with his fourth studio album, “Son of Spergy.” ...

In Yellowstone National Park, when a bison dies it’s not long before wolves or grizzly bears move in on the carcass. If one or two wolves are on the carcass, a lone grizzly bear can usually clear them ...

Since Pitchfork started publishing album reviews nearly 30 years ago, two things have remained constant: no comments section, and no second opinion. That is about to change. Coming in 2026, as ...

The first three Kiss albums weren't recorded particularly well, but Hotter Than Hell somehow manages to turn that weakness into a strength better than the other two. Unlike their self-titled debut, ...

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Taylor Swift released her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on Oct. 3, ending nearly two months of speculation and anticipation. The 12-track record, produced alongside longtime collaborators Max ...

Here's a rundown of what music critics are saying about Swift's 12th studio album, from "every song is a potential smash" and "so much fun" to "nowhere near as good as it should be." By James Hibberd ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Across the pond, the reviews were more unforgiving. Britain’s The Guardian gave the album two out ...

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is a more enjoyable listen if you don’t take Taylor Swift — the artist, the persona, the person — so seriously. That task, however, is difficult for ...