The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each ...

Marcello Hernandez has no plans to give up on his Saturday Night Live characters, especially fan favorite Domingo. During a recent chat with E! News at the red carpet of the 2026 Critics’ Choice ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Holiday playlists created on Spotify jumped 60% in October over last year, with some fans starting Christmas ...

Year-end season is normally all about positivity—publications pick their favorite albums and songs from the previous 12 months, and then we all argue over placements and omissions. “Where’s __?” is an ...

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Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. You can hear these songs in our ongoing Best ...

Fans of Chappell Roan can now say that they have something in common with former U.S. President Barack Obama. On Thursday, Dec. 18, Obama released his annual list of his favorite songs, books and ...

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OpenAI introduced apps in ChatGPT earlier this year as a way to help users interact with third-party services without leaving the chat window. The feature launched with support for a handful of apps ...

Spotify announced on Wednesday that, for the first time, it’s giving users more control over the streaming service’s algorithm. That’s at least how the company is framing the launch of its new ...

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso reportedly agreed to a massive $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. This comes a day after Kyle Schwarber came off the ...

We asked 16 business leaders to share the songs that get them motivated and energized for the day. They named tracks by Beyoncé, Eminem, and U2, among others. Listen to their complete playlist on ...