Emerging Artists Spotlight: AJJ's New Album Addresses Political Chaos in a 'Post-2016 America'

With the release of Brand New, veteran singer-songwriter Matthew West has embarked on a new chapter in his successful career: the collection marks the first album under his new deal with Sony’s Provident Music Group since launching his own imprint Story House Music.

After half a decade rising from SoundCloud phenom to bona-fide radio staple, Lauv is ready to finally release his debut studio album. But before ~how I'm feeling~ drops next month, the singer-songwriter-producer held a private listening session and Q&A at the AWAL and Kobal

Bing & Ruth—the ambient music project led by David Moore—has announced a new tour. European dates kick off with a set at the Drogheda Arts Festival in Ireland on May 2, while North American dates begin June 3 with a show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Moore is set to perform with a live ensemble that features himself on organ. The tour is in support of a new album, due out later this year.

Frances Quinlan makes her solo Billboard chart debut, as the singer-songwriter arrives at No. 37 on the Emerging Artists survey (dated Feb. 15), thanks to her first solo studio album, Likewise. The set, released on Saddle Creek Records, sta

Despite wearing the loudest outfit in an arena crammed with 7,500 Bernie Sanders fans, Julian Casablancas didn’t have much to say about the Democratic Senator from Vermont. The Strokes were the headline entertainment at Sanders’ latest presidential campaign rally on Monday night at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and Casablancas took to the stage dressed like a lounge lizard who’d just teleported from a Comic-Con in Atlantic City.

After announcing its release date at last night’s Bernie Sanders rally in New Hampshire, the Strokes have detailed their first album in seven years. The New Abnormal, produced by Rick Rubin, arrives April 10 via Cult/RCA. They’ve also shared a song called “At the Door”—watch the Mike Burakoff-directed video below, and scroll down for the album tracklist.

It’s no secret that Rihanna’s fanbase is eager for her ninth album. The Fenty founder has become a fashion mogul in her own right—and it’s been four years since she released her last full-length, ANTi. However, the “Work” singer just offered an update on how her next project is shaping up—and she’ll jump back into the studio with her previous collaborator, Pharrell Williams.

Welcome to Emerging Artists Spotlight, the Billboard series where we highlight a musician or band who has recently made their debut on the Emerging Artists chart. Whether they are new to the industry, or have been around for a while but are just starting to have a chart impact, the intention is to showcase where they are here and now.

Before an artist blows up, they first must heat up, collecting streams, fans, collaborators and choice gigs as they make their way and their name in the scene. The five artists below are doing just that, with their music -- falling all along the electronic spectirum -- powering these rises.

Louisville, Kentucky-based rapper Jack Harlow makes his Billboard chart debut, opening at No. 30 on the Emerging Artists survey (dated Feb.

New York experimental quartet altopalo have announced their sophomore album. It’s called farawayfromeveryoneyouknow and it arrives April 24 via Samedi. Ahead of the new record, they’ve shared the new single “honey,” as well as a string of North American tour dates. Listen to Altopalo’s new song, which they call “a love song to Lexapro,” and find their tour dates and album art below.

Trevor Daniel tops Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated Feb. 1), rising 3-1 to become the top emerging act in the U.S. for the first time, thanks to his breakout single "Rising," which returns to the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 37. "Rising," which has hit a No.

Singer/actress Poppy (real name: Moriah Pereira) debuts at No. 2 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated Jan.

Waxahatchee is back. Katie Crutchfield has announced the new album Saint Cloud and she’s also shared the new song “Fire.” Listen below. Saint Cloud arrives on March 27 via Merge.

"Those vocals were already there"

Since Mac Miller’s posthumous album, “Circles,” came out Friday, many fans have been convinced they heard Ariana Grande’s voice on the track “I Can See.” The late rapper’s reps responded to queries with a “no comment.” Now, his ex-girlfriend’s vocal cameo has been confirmed — or equivocally confirmed, at least — by the record’s producer, Jon Brion.

After a career filled with iconic performances, and in a year in which he stars in two acclaimed, award-winning dramas, Robert De Niro was honored with the well-deserved Life Achievement Award at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday.