Morrissey Announces New Album I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, Shares Song

In 2012, longtime Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich had to alter the show with less than 24 hours notice following Whitney Houston’s death. This year, he and his staff had even less time to make significant changes following the passing of Kobe Bryanton Sunday (Jan.

Nandi Rose has announced a new Half Waif album: The Caretaker is out March 27 (via ANTI-). The LP marks Rose’s first release for the label.

In 2012, longtime Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich had to alter the show with less than 24 hours notice following Whitney Houston’s death. This year, he and his staff had even less time to make significant changes following the passing of Kobe Bryant on Sunday (Jan. 26), the morning of the Grammy Awards, which broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Staples Center.  Ehrlich, who is stepping down

Justin Bieber has announced his forthcoming album, Changes. The follow-up to 2015’s Purpose arrives February 14 via RBMG/Def Jam. He’s also shared his latest single “Get Me,” which features Kehlani. Check out Bieber’s forthcoming tour itinerary, as well as his new song, below.

Ethio-jazz legend Hailu Mergia has announced a new album. It’s called Yene Mircha and it arrives March 27 via Awesome Tapes From Africa. Check out his new song “Abichu Nega Nega” below.

It's album time for Megan Thee Stallion. Last night, the Houston hero kicked off the cycle for her forthcoming debut LP, Suga, with its lead single "B.I.T.C.H." Meg still hasn't shared a release date, but this morning, she rang up Zane Lowe to tease a little bit about the project, and confirmed that SZA will appear on one of the tracks.

Megan Thee Stallion is back with “B.I.T.C.H,” her second release of the year. The rising Houston rapper teased the track last week on social media, and let it off the hook at midnight.

The late DJ Screw stands as a pioneering presence in hip-hop nearly two decades after his death, and now his life is set to be portrayed in a new TV series. Titled All Screwed Up, the show will debut later this year. It’s written by Shannan E. Johnson and Isaac “Chill” Yowman, with Yowman handling direction.

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.

Porches–the music-making moniker of Aaron Maine—has announced his next album, Ricky Music. The follow-up to 2018’s The House arrives March 13 via Domino. Today, Porches has shared a new song called “Do U Wanna,” along with an accompanying music video directed by frequent collaborator Nick Harwood. Find the visual, along with a statement from Aaron Maine, below.

New Orleans-based sextet Sweet Crude unveiled the video for their new single, "Déballez" on Friday (Jan. 17), exclusively via Billboard.

In support of his forthcoming new solo LP ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’

Megan Thee Stallion is ready to introduce you to the Suga era. Hot Girl Meg took to social media on Thursday (Jan. 16) to announce the release date for her upcoming single "B.I.T.C.H," which will be dropping next Friday (Jan. 24). 

Shawn Levy and his 21 Laps banner is teaming with Sight Unseen — the banner behind the Toronto International Film Festival title Bad Education — for the real-life soccer drama Shared Wisdom.Based on an article written by Anna Katherine Clay — and described as being in the vein of Friday Night Lights and Hoosiers —the true story follows the 2017 Margaret Long Wisdom High School boys soccer team in Houston.

Music producer Michael Stokes is suing several major publishers in a copyright dispute that alleges his signature was forged and his rights stolen while he was incapacitated following a stroke. Stokes, a Grammy-nominated producer, composer and musician who has worked with the likes of Prince, Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson and Whitney Houston, says a 2010 stroke left him unable to manage his music empire.

Alternative rock band Grouplove has announced details for their fourth studio album, Healer, in addition to North American tour dates kicking off in March.The group will bring their new material across the country with stops beginning in New Mexico and running through Arizona, California, Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Ohio and more.

This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class is notably heavy on artists who are no longer with us. The Notorious B.I.G.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's great challenge with the Class of 2020? What do you do when half the inductees are no longer with us? That is indeed the case with the six acts voted into the Rock Hall this year. Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G.

100 percent of profits from the record will go to charity

Melbourne rock trio Cable Ties have announced a new album. Jenny McKechnie, Shauna Boyle, and Nick Brown will release Far Enough on March 27 via Merge/Poison City. They’ve also shared a video for “Sandcastles” directed by Danny Cohen and announced a tour—find dates below. McKechnie discussed the new song in a statement.