Each day, Consequence’s New Music team highlights the best new releases in alternative, indie, rock, hip-hop, electronic, and beyond.

January 3, 2025 • There's been some great music released since the last New Music Friday episode in late November. So, on this slow January release day, NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and WRTI's ...

And though the music releases have gone from summer’s deluge to a steady trickle, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great new songs in the mix. Take, for example, Sky Ferreira’s comeback ...

And though the music releases have gone from summer’s deluge to a steady trickle, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some great new songs in the mix. Take, for example, Sky Ferreira’s comeback ...

The song is a ballad, surprising many who expected a trap song as her first release. A video was dropped accompanying the song, featuring stunning visuals depicting Cazzu looking at a house that's ...

SZA continues to captivate her audience with the release of her new song “Drive,” a highlight from her much-anticipated deluxe edition of SOS, titled Lana.Known for her introspective lyricism ...

January 7, 2025 • A new year means a new running list of our favorite songs, from the transfixing voice of Anna B Savage and FKA Twigs' moody club beats to the '80s-influenced rock and pop of ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the avalanche of new songs that arrive every year. We’re here to help: Find a gem you may have missed from the 450-plus tracks Jon Pareles and Lindsay ...

But this year, a number of artists contributed even more music to the collection, with some dropping brand new compositions and others putting festive spins on beloved tracks released by other ...

Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans for the year and for a re-election fight in 2026. By Maya KingBenjamin ...