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Britney Spears Releases Unreleased 2001 Justin Timberlake Collaboration Ahead of Album Anniversary
music1 day ago

Britney Spears Releases Unreleased 2001 Justin Timberlake Collaboration Ahead of Album Anniversary

Britney Spears has released 'She'll Never Be Me,' a previously unreleased track recorded in 2001 with Justin Timberlake, as a preview for the 25th-anniversary edition of her album 'Britney,' set for release on November 6. The song, co-written and produced by longtime collaborators, marks the first new music from Spears since her 2023 collaboration with will.i.am, despite her 2024 announcement of retirement from the music industry. The release was low-key, appearing only on her Facebook page without a press release from her label, RCA. The anniversary edition includes five previously unreleased tracks, reflecting a nostalgic return to her early 2000s sound.

via Variety|
#album-releases#britney-spears#justin-timberlake
Swift's 'Patient Zero' Tops Spotify as Encore Deluxe Sparks Oscar and Lyric Debates
entertainment16 days ago

Swift's 'Patient Zero' Tops Spotify as Encore Deluxe Sparks Oscar and Lyric Debates

Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' debuted at No. 1 on Spotify, marking the biggest female album debut of 2026. The track leads the new deluxe edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' which adds four songs to the original 12-track record. While the release has driven massive streaming numbers, critics are divided on its artistic merit, and fans are debating whether the lyrics target Joe Jonas or another ex. Additionally, the high-profile music video, featuring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, has raised questions about Swift's potential Oscar campaign, though industry experts note it likely lacks the theatrical distribution required for a Live Action Short nomination.

via Yahoo|
#album-releases#awards-season#entertainment
New album releases linked to rise in US traffic fatalities due to distracted driving
science1 month ago

New album releases linked to rise in US traffic fatalities due to distracted driving

A Jama Network Open study analyzing 10 major album launches (2017–2022) finds a 15.1% relative increase in US traffic fatalities on release dates compared with surrounding days, alongside a 43% rise in streaming activity on those days. While the data do not prove crashes involved smartphone use, researchers suggest that accessing and navigating new music can cause distraction, with higher effects among younger, male, solo drivers. The authors urge platform and policy considerations to reduce in-car distractions and emphasize limitations and the need for further research.

via The Guardian|
#album-releases#distracted-driving#music-streaming
Major album drops linked to surge in traffic deaths, study finds
health1 month ago

Major album drops linked to surge in traffic deaths, study finds

A study in JAMA Network Open reports a 15% rise in US traffic fatalities on days major new albums are released, linked to increased phone use as people stream music. Using FARS crash data and Spotify streaming, researchers analyzed a 10-day window around releases (e.g., Taylor Swift, Drake, Bad Bunny) and found higher deaths, especially among younger, solo drivers. While mechanisms remain uncertain, findings suggest distraction from phones and car infotainment systems may contribute to the uptick, highlighting how music streaming can impact driving safety.

via CNN|
#album-releases#distracted-driving#health
Halfway There: The Must-Listen Albums of 2026 So Far
music4 months ago

Halfway There: The Must-Listen Albums of 2026 So Far

Rolling Stone’s mid‑year picks survey a genre‑blending 2026, spotlighting everything from BTS’s Arirang and Harry Styles’s disco‑leaning pivot to Olivia Rodrigo, A$AP Rocky, Jill Scott, Bad Gyal, Boards of Canada, Neurosis, and more—showcasing bold comebacks, genre‑hopping experiments, and standout newcomers across pop, hip‑hop, country, indie, metal, and Latin‑flavored sounds.

via Rolling Stone|
#album-releases#artists#best-of-2026
This Week's 15 Essential New Albums You Should Hear
music5 months ago

This Week's 15 Essential New Albums You Should Hear

Pitchfork’s New Music Friday highlights 15 notable new releases across indie rock, hip-hop, and experimental sounds—including Kevin Morby’s Little Wide Open, Drake’s expansive Iceman/Habibti/Maid of Honour trilogy, Jeff Parker’s ETA IVtet: Happy Today, Smerz’s Easy EP, Dua Saleh’s Of Earth & Wires, Rostam’s American Stories, Genesis Owusu’s Redstar Wu, The Field’s Now You Exist, Spencer Krug’s Same Fangs, Touch Girl Apple Blossom’s Graceful, Porches’ Mask, and Suss’s Counting Sunsets.

via Pitchfork|
#album-releases#experimental-electronic#hip-hop-rap
Eight Fresh Albums to Catch This Week, From Styles to Slayr and Beyond
music7 months ago

Eight Fresh Albums to Catch This Week, From Styles to Slayr and Beyond

Pitchfork highlights eight notable new releases this week, spanning Harry Styles’ Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., the Help(2) compilation, Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds’ Mutiny After Midnight, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s We Are Together Again, Arima Ederra’s A Rush to Nowhere, Slayr’s Bloodluxe, Shabaka’s Of the Earth, and Ohyung’s Iowa, with streaming options and brief genre-context for fans of pop, jazz, indie, and experimental music.

via Pitchfork|
#album-releases#indie#music
Top Music Hits of 2024: Best Songs and Albums
music1 year ago

Top Music Hits of 2024: Best Songs and Albums

Consequence has released its list of the 200 Best Songs of 2024, highlighting the year's diverse and abundant music landscape. The report, presented by Amazon Music, reflects on the evolving music industry where traditional release strategies are being bypassed in favor of surprise drops and DIY recordings. Notable trends include the rise of double and companion albums, with artists like Taylor Swift and Charli XCX leading the charge. The list aims to capture the standout tracks of the year amidst the overwhelming volume of new music.

via Consequence|
#2024-music#album-releases#best-songs