What Is The Most-Streamed Album On Spotify In 2024?

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Happy Spotify Wrapped day to those who celebrate! Spotify unveiled the 2024 edition of the year-end Wrapped recap today (December 4), and along with personalized user data, the streaming service has also shared some 2024 superlatives from across the platform.

What Is The Most-Streamed Album On Spotify In 2024?

Whether you’re checking the global chart or just in the US, the most-streamed album on Spotify in 2024 was Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, specifically the expanded The Anthology version. Swift was also the most-streamed artist on Spotify this year, while “Cruel Summer” was one of the most-streamed songs.

Taking second place on the global chart is Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard And Soft, and at No. 2 in the US is Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time.

Find the lists of the most-streamed albums globally and in the US below.

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Most-Streamed Albums Globally

1. Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology
2. Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard And Soft
3. Sabrina Carpenter — Short N’ Sweet
4. Karol G — Mañana Será Bonito
5. Ariana Grande — Eternal Sunshine
6. Taylor Swift — 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
7. SZA — SOS
8. Taylor Swift — Lover
9. Benson Boone — Fireworks & Rollerblades
10. The Weeknd — Starboy

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Most-Streamed Albums, US

1. Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology
2. Morgan Wallen — One Thing At A Time
3. Sabrina Carpenter — Short N’ Sweet
4. Noah Kahan — Stick Season
5. Chappell Roan — The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
6. Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard And Soft
7. SZA — SOS
8. Morgan Wallen — Dangerous: The Double Album
9. Zach Bryan — Zach Bryan
10. Taylor Swift — 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

What Is The Most-Streamed Song On Spotify In 2024?

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Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. This means personalized year-end listening data for every user, but it also means Spotify reveals the top artists, songs, and albums across all of Spotify in 2024.

What Was The Most-Streamed Song On Spotify In 2024?

One of the biggest superlatives is the most-streamed song, and on both the global and US-only charts, that honor belongs to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” The song, which was released in April, currently has over 1.65 billion streams on Spotify.

On the global chart, it beat out Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things,” while on the US chart, it topped Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

Find the full lists of the most-streamed songs globally and for the US below.

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Most-Streamed Songs Globally

1. Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso”
2. Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
3. Billie Eilish — “Birds Of A Feather”
4. FloyyMenor & Cris Mj — “Gata Only”
5. Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”
6. Djo — “End of Beginning”
7. Hozier — “Too Sweet”
8. The Weeknd, Jennie, & Lily Rose Depp — “One Of The Girls”
9. Taylor Swift — “Cruel Summer”
10. Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga — “Die With A Smile”

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Most-Streamed Songs, US

1. Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso”
2. Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
3. Shaboozey — “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
4. Post Malone — “I Had Some Help” Feat. Morgan Wallen
5. Tommy Richman — “Million Dollar Baby”
6. Chappell Roan — “Good Luck, Babe!”
7. Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
8. Billie Eilish — “Birds Of A Feather”
9. Zach Bryan — “I Remember Everything” Feat. Kacey Musgraves
10. Noah Kahan — “Stick Season”

Amazon Music Launches ‘Delivered,’ Its Own 2024 Year-End Recap For Listeners

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The end of the year is a nostalgic time for music fans, as it’s when their streaming service of choice provides them with an end-of-year recap of the music they listened to the most. Apple Music’s Replay 2024 is out now, Spotify Wrapped should drop soon, and now Amazon Music has introduced Delivered, its own version of the yearly wrap-up.

Included in the experience a user’s “top artists, songs, and podcasts, hidden gems you’ve unearthed, and even the top request you’ve made with Alexa on Amazon Music,” per Amazon’s announcement.

To use Delivered, Amazon Music users can open the app on iOS or Android devices and navigate to the Library page. There, there should be a banner that says “2024 Delivered.” Furthermore, “Select Amazon Music listeners with Alexa-enabled devices may receive an exclusive, special message from one of their favorite artists of the year. Eligible customers will see a flashing yellow light on their Alexa devices letting them know they have a message waiting.”

Today, Amazon Music also unveiled some 2024 superlatives among all listeners. Taylor Swift was the top artist, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” was the top song, Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department was the top album, and MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories was the top podcast.

The Best Albums Of 2024

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With the sudden, surprise release of GNX, Kendrick Lamar sent music editors and writers across the internet scrambling to revise their year-end lists of 2024’s best albums and decide where Kendrick’s latest ranks ahead of publication. (Uproxx didn’t have that problem, since our list is unranked and presented in alphabetical order.)

GNX isn’t just going to unanimously run away with the Album Of The Year title, though, as this year was full of exemplary releases, whether they were from fellow rappers building their own legacies, new faces shaping the pop landscape in their images, or indie acts keeping rock and related genres alive.

Spoiler: GNX did indeed find its way onto our list. As for what else made the cut this year, find Uproxx’s list of the best albums of 2024 below.

1010Benja — Ten Total

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The Tulsa-bred, Kansas City-based 1010Benja released one of the most exciting debuts of the year with Ten Total. It’s an eclectic showcase of 1010’s varied talents, such as the braggadocio triplet raps on “Peacekeeper” to the gospel vocal runs on “Twin.” From the ad-lib-heavy opening track “Looking Out” to the ballad-turned-glitchfest closer “Voudoun,” Ten Total is nothing but straight tens across the board. — Grant Sharples

21 Savage — American Dream

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21 Savage’s first solo album in over three years arrived at the top of the year to end a brief run of collaborative albums that included Savage Mode II with Metro Boomin and Her Loss with Drake. American Dream, his third solo album, presents all the sides of 21 Savage that we’ve come to love over the years. His menacing demeanor lives on tracks like “Redrum” and “Dangerous” and his charm is captured on “Prove It” and “Should’ve Wore A Bonnet” while honesty prevails with “Just Like Me” and “Dark Days.” 21 Savage’s long-awaited solo return checks all the expected boxes and elevates the rapper to a higher status, making an American Dream turn global and reach his birthplace of London where he performed for the first time at the end of 2023. — Wongo Okon

Adrianne Lenker — Bright Future

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In 20 years we’re all going to look back at Adrianne Lenker’s songwriting run in the late 2010s and early 2020s as one of the great creative outbursts of this era. Lenker writes so many songs — and so many great songs — that she’s had to work outside of her otherwise prolific band Big Thief to accommodate them all. Bright Future is an undeniably impressive achievement by an artist who is increasingly willing to work without a net (or much refinement, for better or worse). There are some fantastic tunes here (“No Machine,” “Already Lost”) as well as plenty of fascinating experiments. — Steven Hyden

Ariana Grande — Eternal Sunshine

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Ariana Grande internalized Glinda The Good Witch to concoct Eternal Sunshine, which could accurately be called Eternal Dopamine. Grande cleverly captures a complicated relationship arc (or two) — alluding to her recent divorce and new love without exploiting either. Eternal is bookended by Grande’s uncertainty (“How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?”) and Grande’s beloved Nonna’s wisdom (“Never go to bed without kissing goodnight”). The Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” and its video recreating Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind solidify that Grande (and Max Martin) executed a magical concept album. — Megan Armstrong

Ayra Star — The Year I Turned 21

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The Year I Turned 21 is Ayra Starr’s coming-of-age album, but not in the way you might assume. Although the “Commas” singer’s youth plays a core role throughout the body of work, there’s another statement being made. On The Year I Turned 21, Starr sets terms for the global popularity thrust onto her. Starr proudly accepts the fan base she amassed in Afrobeats, but she won’t be confined to one genre. If she is going to take up the international superstar mantle, Ayra has conditions that include reaching across the diasporic music aisle (R&B, pop, alté, reggaeton, and dancehall). The Year I Turned 21 is Starr taking control of her narrative — a move she’ll later appreciate when she accepts her lifetime achievement award. — Flisadam Pointer

Being Dead — Eels

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This rambunctiously fun Austin band became a critical favorite with 2023’s When Horses Would Run, which established them as lovably kooky purveyors of surf-inflected pop-punk. They quickly followed that record with EELS, which doesn’t reinvent the wheel so much as deepen the palette without sacrificing the goofy thrills. — S.H.

Beyoncé — Cowboy Carter

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Cowboy Carter became Beyoncé’s eighth No. 1 album and produced 23 Billboard Hot 100 charters — including “Texas Hold ‘Em,” “II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus, and “Jolene” in the top 10. More significantly, Cowboy Carter serves as Beyoncé’s magnificent declaration that she should never have been the first-ever Black woman to lead Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart. The 27-track masterpiece is an ode to Black artists excluded from a genre built on their backs, like Linda Martell, and an invitation for young Black country artists (Brittney Spencer, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy) to join her in standing boldly — unshakably — in their artistry. — M.A.

BigXThaPlug — Take Care

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This independent force from Dallas has a distinguishable voice and here, he vividly details his journey to become one of hip-hop’s most promising newcomers. — Elliott Wilson

Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard And Soft

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Hit Me Hard And Soft feels like Billie Eilish’s awakening from a five-year-long slog since debuting with When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. With mature clarity, she needed just 10 songs. And maybe the highest compliment to Eilish and Finneas’ artistic genius? Depth wasn’t sacrificed for brevity. Yeah, all 10 charted on the Billboard Hot 100, led by the control-hungry, lustful “Lunch” at No. 5. But the album’s brilliance is best illustrated by “Blue,” a career-long-gestating song that cleverly references every Hit Me track to close out a cohesive statement of an album in a time defined by excessive hodgepodge. — M.A.

Blood Incantation — Absolute Everywhere

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The cover of Blood Incantation’s Absolute Elsewhere shows a pair of fire-red pyramids on a planet that’s similar to ours, but with more open pits to hell. It’s as familiar yet transportive as the music itself: tried-and-true riffs, expressed in otherworldly new ways. It’s a little bit zoned-out prog, a little bit blood-curdling death metal, and a complete classic. — Josh Kurp

Bossman Dlow — Mr. Beat The Road

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After terrorizing TikTok with a few soothing singles, Bossman takes his hustler music to new heights. All bets on more success for Big Za. — E.W.

Brittany Howard — What Now

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It has almost been a decade since the last Alabama Shakes album, Sound & Color. Although the band has since gone on hiatus, leader Brittany Howard has stayed active. What Now, her sophomore solo album, abounds with Howard’s charismatic flair, powerhouse vocals, and signature magnetism. It’s a stirring mix of blues, funk, soul, and house, each instrument popping in the mix thanks to Shawn Everett’s savvy production. Even if the Shakes don’t get back together for a while, What Now is proof that Howard is making some of the most vital music of her career. — G.S.

Bryson Tiller — Bryson Tiller

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Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller told Complex that his self-titled album would “probably be my last one for a minute.” Enduring another Tiller hiatus? Bummer. But Bryson Tiller‘s entrancing 19 songs eased the melancholy — reinforcing Tiller as a reliable rap/R&B reservoir. “Whatever She Wants” led the charge — peaking at No. 5 and No. 19 on Billboard‘s Hot Rap Songs and Hot 100, respectively. Save for excellent Clara La San (“Random Access Memory [RAM]”) and Victoria Monét (“Persuasion”) features, Tiller allows fans precious alone time with his perspective. “Hope you don’t get bored with me over time,” he sings on the ballad “Undertow.” We won’t. — M.A.

Cash Cobain — Play Cash Cobain

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This charismatic producer/rapper proudly reps the Big Apple and makes drill music sexy. Cash is a true player, for real: Be careful playing this one around your lady friend. — E.W.

Charli XCX — Brat

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It’s not like Charli XCX wasn’t famous before Brat. She was behind three top-10 singles (and Pop 2 is a classic to those in the know). But it did feel like she was always on the outside looking in at the other pop girlies racking up tens of millions of plays. Then came Brat, the album that made her word-of-the-year, taking-over-Times-Square, SNL-host-and-musical-guest famous. It’s one club classic after another. — J.K.

Chief Keef — Almighty So 2

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There’s no denying Chief Keef’s impact on modern-day hip-hop. All of what exists today, for better or for worse, would be different or absent without Chief Keef. At 28 years old, he’s a rap veteran when many at that age are just a few years into their careers, and many who checked into the game at 17 years old, like Keef did, fizzled out shortly after they could legally drink. So Keef’s continued relevance for more than a decade is impressive, as is his fifth album, Almighty So 2. Originally announced back in 2019, the album’s arrival five years later is a great gift to fans. What makes it better are splashy features from Tierra Whack, Sexyy Red, Quavo, and others, as well as sharp bass-rattling production supplied by Keef himself. — W.O.

Chow Lee — Sex Drive

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Hip-hop’s sexy drill sub-genre exploded to the masses in 2024 and showed itself in the best ways, through singles from artists as big as Don Toliver to smaller ones like Cash Cobain, R2R Moe, and Vontee The Singer. However, when it comes to albums, no one made better use of it than Chow Lee. His latest project, cleverly titled Sex Drive, is where this best example of sexy drill on a project lives. Here, Chow Lee is nothing short of wild, audacious, out of control, and the horniest rapper alive. It’s these things that make Sex Drive the same fun and carefree experience that a night at the club with friends provides. The assertive “Practice!” and the slick-talking “Ms. Beautiful V!” were fan favorites for this reason; Chow Lee knows how to have a good time and it’s entertaining to watch. — W.O.

Clairo — Charm

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Charm was partially recorded in a studio in upstate New York, a part of the country known for its crisp climate. But, there’s nothing chilly about Clairo’s third album (and her first to be nominated for a Grammy). Charm is a collection of warm, soulful soft-rock tunes; it’s the soundtrack to a crackling fireplace. “I feel weirdly more confident than I [ever] have,” Clairo said about the album. It shows. — J.K.

Common & Pete Rock — The Auditorium, Vol. 1

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Throughout the years, it’s been a precept of hip-hop fandom that one MC and one producer is the perfect formula for rap perfection. Recently, both long-established veterans and relative neophytes have taken to this long-held tradition with gusto, leading, for the most part, to stunning results. Pete Rock and Common are the latest pair to give it a go, and The Auditorium is a beyond solid example of the form, proving the rule. — Aaron Williams

Conan Gray — Found Heaven

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Republic Records

Pulling inspiration from the ’80s isn’t novel, but what’s less common is for a mainstream pop artist to lean into it as heavily as Conan Gray does on Found Heaven. What’s even rarer in that subset is for it to actually be done well. Gray expertly captures the synth-forward sounds of the era but the songwriting is there, too; “Never Ending Song” would be expertly crafted and catchy even without its throwback aesthetic. Found Heaven could have easily been a shallow and gimmicky release in lesser hands, but Gray has tapped into something compelling here. — Derrick Rossignol

The Cure — Songs Of A Lost World

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“I didn’t have [BLANK] on my [YEAR] bingo card” is one of the most overplayed turns of phrase. But it works with Songs Of A Lost World since I’m playing it a lot: I didn’t have The Cure releasing one of the best albums of the year, and one of the best albums of the band’s lengthy career, on my 2024 bingo card. The sixteen-year wait was worth it to make something so emotionally elegant. — J.K.

Denzel Curry — King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2

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2024 has been the year of rap music getting back to its roots — both sonically and culturally. While much of the mainstream’s attention has been focused on the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Denzel Curry’s new album, which was re-released in its final version in November after a mixtape beta in in July, disregarded all that kerfuffle, offering a murky, unapologetic alternative — much like the ’90s Southern underground that inspired it. — A.W.

DIIV — Frog In Boiling Water

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DIIV’s excellent fourth LP melds the band’s cavernous, widescreen guitar atmospherics with lyrics that ponder a world in a permanent state of decline. But while the words are frequently downbeat, they are paired with the most flat-out beautiful music of DIIV’s career. (The band is also funnier than they get credit for, as evidenced by the Fred Durst-starring SNL parody in the “Brown Paper Bag” music video.) After the more muscular and aggressive Deceiver, Frog In Boiling Water marks a return to the gauzy tranquility of their droned-out 2012 debut Oshin, which established DIIV as one of the finest bands to be associated with shoegaze in the 2010s. — S.H.

Doechii — Alligator Bites Never Heal

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There are many conversations surrounding women in rap, specifically regarding their chosen subject matter. Well, Doechii heard comments about “p*ssy rap” and decided to show her ass, both literally and figuratively. With her TDE debut mixtape, Alligator Bites Don’t Heal, Doechii proves she can not be pigeonholed, and the Best New Artist Grammy nomination was well-deserved. Alligator Bites Don’t Heal amalgamates Doechii’s artistic fine-tuning. Doechii is a rapper’s rapper (“Nissan Altima”), a charismatic storyteller (“Boom Bap“), and kryptonite for any dance floor. — F.P.

Earthgang — Perfect Fantasy

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With the ever-consistent Earthgang, you know what you’re getting: Well-thought-out lyrics over engaging instrumentals, which are usually at least vaguely psychedelic. They also don’t lean on collaborators to carry a song, but they do make great use of them, and all that remains true on Perfect Fantasy, whether it’s with a Damon Albarn hook on album opener “Godly” or getting a chilled-out Snoop Dogg verse on the soulful closing track “Perfect Fantasy.” — D.R.

Ekko Astral — Pink Balloons

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Washington DC is one of punk’s storied epicenters, and Ekko Astral have put their own spin on it. The progenitors of the self-coined “mascara mosh pit” combine noise, art rock, and garage-punk on their debut album, Pink Balloons. Across its 11 tracks, singer (and climate reporter) Jael Holzman’s delivery goes from unbothered snark toward flippant consumerism on “On Brand” to seething vitriol toward stalkers on “Head Empty Blues.” Like Holzman’s reporting and her band’s music show, the world can be a sh*tty place. So, you may as well apply some mascara, get in the mosh pit, and let your feelings out. — G.S.

Father John Misty — Mahashmashana

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Unlike its predecessor, the perversely brilliant Chloë And The Next 20th Century, this is a very easy Father John Misty record to like, as it restores many of the things that are great about earlier Father John Misty records. These qualities include wit, insight, grandiosity, melody, beauty, a willingness to be viewed as pretentious in service of forwarding big ideas, impeccable beard care, and so on. — S.H.

Faye Webster — Underdressed At The Symphony

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Faye Webster has long been a master of doing her own thing. Just look at her new album, Underdressed At The Symphony: It opens with the near-7-minute “Thinking About You,” not long after that goes into a Lil Yachty collaboration, and has a song titled “eBay Purchase History.” Whatever playbook she’s following is a good one, as Webster has carved out an idiosyncratic but accessible lane over the past handful of years that now sounds anything but underdressed. — D.R.

Flo Milli — Fine Ho, Stay

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In a year of utterly stellar releases from women in rap, Flo Milli’s trilogy-capping Fine Ho, Stay was both criminally underrated and unexpectedly overlooked. It’d be a mistake to end the year with acknowledging the Alabama native’s steady improvement since 2018, which reaches its latest peak here. The obvious hit is the remix of TikTok-favorite single “Never Lose Me,” which became Milli’s first single to chart on the Hot 100, but she comes out of the gate firing on all cylinders and her energy never wanes. — A.W.

Fontaines DC — Romance

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After spending the last half-decade as rockstars in their native Ireland, Fontaines DC are starting to make some deserved headway among American audiences: They’ve been critical favorites this whole time, but Romance landed the group on the Billboard 200 chart for the first time. Their new singles have done well, too, as the trippy “Starburster” and the jangly “Favourite” got the band their first US rock chart placements. Finally, the tangibles are catching up with what the eye test (and Elton John) has always said: Fontaines DC are top-tier, no matter where you are. — D.R.

Future & Metro Boomin — We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You

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In 2017, Future did something no other artist had ever done before: He released Future (a trap-heavy, bass-knocking rap album) and Hndrxx (a softer, more confessional, and R&B-inspired effort) in consecutive weeks, becoming the first artist to release a pair of Billboard 200 chart-topping albums in the same week. Fast-forward seven years, and Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You are modeled the same way, respectively. Future’s ability to channel both sides of his artistry and deliver the very best of them multiple times in his career is a feat accomplished by few and dreamed of by many. But for now, we can remember these albums as two of music’s best releases in 2024 and one being the catalyst for hip-hop’s biggest war in decades. — W.O.

GloRilla — Glorious

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The female MC party was crowded, but a young lady from Memphis demanded her space. Glo makes anthems that the fellas can’t front on. Turnt up time. — E.W.

Gunna — One Of Wun

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The current era of Gunna’s career is one nobody could have predicted five years ago. Once-guaranteed collaborations with Young Thug, Future, Lil Baby, and others are now a thing of yesterday. Today, as Gunna’s fifth album One Of Wun displays, the Atlanta rapper makes the most of his inner circle as the variety and availability of past resources have run dry. One Of Wun is as flashy, slick, and smooth as we’ve known Gunna to be. It’s confirmation that he can present that persona when he pleases. “On One Tonight” is one of Gunna’s best outputs in years while “Hakuna Matata” glides with ease and hits corners with impressive finesse. “Today I Did Good” is a surprisingly bright track that showcases the change in Gunna’s life. One Of Wun escapes the dark of yesterday and runs toward the light at the end of the tunnel, which remains bright for Gunna. — W.O.

Hovvdy — Hovvdy

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Arts & Crafts

Austin duo Hovvdy have never followed the rules. On their self-titled fifth album, Charlie Martin and Will Taylor deliver on the classic Hovvdy sounds — glimmering percussion loops and breezy synths — but songs like “Bubba” and “Make Ya Proud” feature the guys tapping into heavier emotions. Though 19 tracks may be a lot for an indie-pop record in 2024, the stories of Hovvdy are ones worth hearing, with the friendship between Martin and Taylor being the through line connecting them all. — Alex Gonzalez

J.U.S / Squadda B — 3rd Shift

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J.U.S, as a member of Bruiser Brigade, proudly represents Detroit’s rap scene as one of the collective’s main producers and engineers. On 3rd Shift, however, J.U.S gets behind the mic himself. Aided by Oakland beatmaker Squadda B, this joint mixtape is a showcase for thriving regionalism and how those local enclaves expand beyond their hubs and, as Detroit and the Bay Area do on 3rd Shift, fuse together. — G.S.

Jack White — Noname

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It’s Jack White in a room with his crackerjack band, playing extremely loud, on a collection of riff-y rock songs that sound like they were written five minutes before they were recorded. It’s raw, it’s direct, and — this is a compliment — it’s not all that thought out. But the adjective that most applies hasn’t appeared in a Jack White album review since possibly the mid-aughts: Great. No Name is actually pretty damn great. — S.H.

Jamie xx — In Waves

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Are we ever getting a new album from The xx? It remains to be seen when the group will follow 2017’s I See You, but in the meantime, the trio’s members have kept busy with their solo affairs. Jamie xx was this year’s headliner, himself ending a long hiatus with In Waves, his first solo album since 2015. It was worth the wait, though, for bangers like “All You Children” (a collab with The Avalanches) and “Waited All Night” (a pseudo-The xx song featuring Romy and Oliver Sim). — D.R.

Jessica Pratt — Here In The Pitch

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“Timeless” is the adjective most often applied to Jessica Pratt’s music, but it’s not really accurate. Like all of Pratt’s records, Here In The Pitch is very much rooted in a specific era, which is the opposite of “timeless.” A better descriptor of her sound is “dated but in a good way.” On Pitch, understated orchestrations commingle with featherlight bossa-nova rhythms and Pratt’s own expressive croon, which hints at a well of emotion held in check by a stoic, enigmatic chilliness. It is the best album of 1966 released in 2024. — S.H.

Justice — Hyperdrama

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Through light and darkness, Justice has created heaven for dance fans. Hyperdrama — the French dance duo’s first album in seven years — signals a gorgeous return to form by way of pulsating beats and hypnotic grooves. Guests appearances from Tame Impala, Thundercat, and Miguel may pull new listeners in, but equally exciting are the instrumental tracks, like “Generator” and “Muscle Memory,” which sonically make for a euphoric catharsis. With Hyperdrama, Justice invites us to the dance floor, on which we’re encouraged to simply feel. — A.G.

Kali Uchis — Orquídeas

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Equal parts sexy, magical, and mysterious, Kali Uchis‘ fourth studio album Orquídeas celebrates her Colombian roots as she takes her artistry to the next level. Uchis gets more raw than ever before, sharing Spanish-language anecdotes on sex, heartache, and love. She has found solace in her muse, Don Toliver, and arrives to a point where she’s no longer avoiding falling in love — like on her 2017 breakthrough single “Tyrant” — but rather, inviting all of those feelings in. Delivering these poetic ruminations in her native language makes it all the more personal. — A.G.

Kelly Lee Owens — Dreamstate

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The previous work by this Welsh producer could be classified as “thinking person’s” dance music, no matter how dumb that sounds. (I’m trying not to use the even cornier “IDM” tag.) I’ve enjoyed her past albums, but Dreamstate hits the hardest for me, mostly because it actually sounds like a record you could dance to. — S.H.

Kendrick Lamar — GNX

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From interpolating early freestyle and ’80s R&B to putting on bubbling local rappers, Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album is as much an ode to Los Angeles street culture as it is a devastating declaration of intent for the next ten years of hip-hop in general. As of this writing, “Squabble Up” is well on its way to becoming the Compton rapper’s third No. 1 song of 2024, another notch in the pistol he used to gun down Drake’s career this year, and GNX is living up to its name, roaring off the line as it speeds its way into our hearts. — A.W.

Khruangbin — A LA SALA

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Dead Oceans

Khruangbin doesn’t make ambient music, but their output does often fit Brian Eno’s oft-cited description of the genre: “It must be as ignorable as it is interesting.” To be clear, that’s a compliment: A LA SALA does an exemplary job of setting a warm and comfortable vibe that could score any cozy environment, but if you pay attention and peel back the layers, there’s fascinating depth, too. — D.R.

Knocked Loose — You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To

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Want to run the fastest mile of your life? Want to feel like you can crack a brick with your teeth? Want to listen to an album that even on the lowest volume will give you a jump scare when the first scream on opener “Thrist” hits? Listen to Knocked Loose’s You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. The brilliantly brutal fourth album from the metalcore favorites will take your breath away — because it sounds just like a punch in the stomach feels. — J.K.

Latto — Sugar Honey Iced Tea

Latto

Following the massive success of her 2021 hit “Big Energy,” Atlanta’s finest female MC delivers her strongest body of work to date. She even shouts herself out at the end. Take that, brokey. — E.W.

Leon Thomas — Mutt

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For the second consecutive year, Leon Thomas is in the running for R&B album of the year, thanks to his sophomore effort Mutt. A year removed from his debut album, Thomas used Mutt to show that his love life in Hollywood still presents the same highs and lows. Thankfully, the music’s as good as it’s ever been for Thomas, who whisked listeners away with standouts like the pleading “Answer Your Phone,” the sensual “Yes It Is,” and the brutally honest “Mutt” and “Safe Place.” What makes Mutt so good is Thomas’ vulnerability in pouring out his feelings in romance, and in admitting to his flaws as a young man aiming to be his best self in a trying world. It’s the type of vulnerability that the male R&B world needs more of. — W.O.

Lucky Daye — Algorithm

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Lucky Daye found his edge on his third album, Algorithm. Searing guitar chords and animated drums arrived to fill the room and energize the singer’s sound palette that leaned more towards traditional R&B on his first two albums. This change in direction was incredibly apparent through the album’s intro track “Never Leavin’ U Lonely,” but his ability to shine in different soundscapes is what makes Lucky Daye a top singer in today’s R&B world. Enchanting pleas to unwind and relax on “Top” captivate just as well as the rugged and determined “Blame” with Teddy Swims. Lucky Daye did something new on Algorithm, but he succeeded by keeping his best qualities in the mix and blending with a change in sound that was not only refreshing, but made him even more versatile than previously acknowledged. — W.O.

Magdalena Bay — Imaginal Disk

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Too few modern pop albums go all in on their outlandish ideas. Whereas many artists dominating the zeitgeist opt for self-mythology and astrological readings as a specious form of vulnerability, Magdalena Bay have resuscitated the capital-A Absurd pop concept record with Imaginal Disk. Even aside from its zany storyline about apes and aliens, the duo’s second album stands on its own, from the jaunty shuffle of “Killing Time” to the sci-fi synth arpeggios of “Image.” — G.S.

Maggie Rogers — Don’t Forget Me

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A private person, Maggie Rogers isn’t one to seek the spotlight, nor does she put her personal business on display for the world to see. Outside of the music, we know very little about Rogers, but her music tells all too familiar stories. Her latest effort, Don’t Forget Me, faces us with truths we must reckon with. We’re all getting older. And maybe we’re not cut out for that traditional, picket-fence fantasy. But we can all certainly have fun and hold onto those joyous moments while we figure it all out. — A.G.

Mannequin Pussy — I Got Heaven

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Ian Hurdle

Mannequin Pussy lead singer Marisa Dabice described I Got Heaven as being about “the longing for something new and exciting.” The fourth album from the Philly-based punk group is new and exciting — and one of the best albums of the year. I Got Heaven catches a fired-up Mannequin Pussy taking the same confident leap as Hole did with Pretty On The Inside to Live Through This, or Turnstile from Time & Space to Glow On: it’s a softer sound than the 80-second rippers on their earlier albums, though no less furious. There’s catharsis in singing instead of screaming, too. — J.K.

Matt Champion — Mika’s Laundry

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Brockhampton went out with a bang, dropping two final albums in 2022. But now it’s time to move on and Matt Champion has done just that with his first solo album, Mika’s Laundry. The project shows off Champion’s range and dynamism as a creator. Look at “Slow Motion,” a collaboration with Blackpink’s Jennie: The song starts off as a tender piano ballad before shifting into a rapid, PinkPantheress-like beat. That’s not as jarring as it may sound and it’s an example of Champion’s confidence and ability to execute on creative ideas. — D.R.

Megan Thee Stallion — Megan

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Megan Thee Stallion’s first independent album is a ferocious display of identity; here the Houston Hottie reasserts herself and her passions free of external influence. The results speak for themselves: The second confessional single, “Hiss,” became Thee Stallion’s first solo No. 1, while the Yuki Chiba-featuring “Mamushi” is the sort of earworm fans will still be rapping five years from now — in Japanese, no less. Meanwhile, its deluxe edition, Act II, is an undeniable incubator of future hits. — A.W.

MJ Lenderman — Manning Fireworks

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Neil Young’s fourth solo album was Harvest, a timeless masterpiece of mellow isolation. It’s too soon to say whether the fourth album from MJ Lenderman — Manning Fireworks, a well-observed mix of scrappy indie rock and twangy country — will be remembered as fondly as the album that gave us “Heart Of Gold.” But, odds are high people will be checking out the Himbo Dome for years, if not decades, to come. — J.K.

Mk.gee — Two Star & The Dream Police

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MK.gee has spent the past handful of years building a name for himself in the industry: He has collaborations with The Kid Laroi and Omar Apollo under his belt, and he even landed a credit on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy (via a sample). After all of this, he finally has a debut album out in the world, Two Star & The Dream Police, an intriguing effort that offers tight production, thought-providing lyrics, and clear evidence of MK.gee’s growth as an artist. — D.R.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds — Wild God

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This isn’t exactly the sort of album Nick Cave has made lately. His records in the past 10 years have tended toward the morose (even for him) and orchestrated, a kind of grief-choked chamber music. It’s quality work, but Cave’s old rock ‘n’ roll swagger was missed. On Wild God, thankfully, he recovers some of that, though the more sobering perspective of his recent music remains. — S.H.

Nilüfer Yanya — My Method Actor

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Since her 2019 debut album, Miss Universe, indie rocker Nilüfer Yanya has steadily leveled up her songwriting. On her third record, My Method Actor, Yanya ascends to new heights. From the gritty guitars on “Like I Say (I Runaway)” to the in-the-pocket drums on “Mutations,” and hypnotic slow burns like “Binding” and “Call It Love,” My Method Actor solidifies Yanya’s startling consistency. She simply does not miss. — G.S.

NxWorries — Why Lawd?

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Fans waited seven years for the follow-up to the acclaimed Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge collaboration, Yes Lawd!, and the two soulful hip-hop aficionados paid off that patience in spades. Where the prior effort was an exercise in promulgating the practice of pimpin’, Why Lawd? is a somber reflection on the attendant and inevitable consequences thereof. Songs like “FromHere” and “SheUsed” paint a picture of a regretful ex-lover, hoping it’s not too late to make up for all the philandering. It looks like there are still some R&B adherents who ain’t too proud to beg. — A.W.

PartyNextDoor — PartyNextDoor 4

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The PartyNextDoor of old — that is, the one from the mid-2010s — re-emerged thanks to his fourth album, PartyNextDoor 4. The signs for a return to classic days were there thanks to singles like the scornful “Her Old Friends” and the praising “Real Woman.” With PartyNextDoor 4, though the feel is reminiscent of the past, we’re presented with a story of the singer who wants to grow from the man behind the mic on past projects. Genuine strides for authentic love are made on PND’s fourth album, more so than we heard on past bodies of work. Though he slips into a shell of his past on a couple of occasions, the desire and effort to be better makes PartyNextDoor 4 an excellent listen, especially when it houses one of PND’s best-composed songs to date with “No Chill.” — W.O.

Rapsody — Please Don’t Cry

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In May, I wrote Rapsody’s latest album was the best hip-hop release of the year so far. I also allowed that the assessment might not survive the intervening months. I’ll say this: the title rotates between this, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, and Doechii’s Alligator Bites depending on the day of the week and the angle of the sun. For Rapsody’s part, she’s combining lessons she’s learned from therapy, endless reiteration of ideas, and some of her production teams’ finest work to date, She has crafted a masterclass in vulnerability, honesty, and lyrical dexterity. “Stand Tall,” “Diary Of A Mad B*tch,” “A Ballad For Homegirls,” and “Forget Me Not” are the sorts of honest, “real” rap writing that fans have been begging for for years. — A.W.

Rauw Alejandro — Cosa Nuestra

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Rauw Alejandro solidified his evolution from reggaeton star to Latin pop star with his fifth album Cosa Nuestra. The Puerto Rican singer proved his success isn’t tied to one genre with the show-stopping pop of “Touching the Sky” and feel-good EDM of “Pasaporte.” Alejandro also tapped into bolero in the heartfelt “Amar De Nuevo,” where he sang about learning to love again following his split from Rosalía. Then there’s the funky and freaky “2:12 AM” with Mexican group Latin Mafia. There’s no limits to Alejandro’s artistry.” — Lucas Villa

Rema — Heis

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Rema sophomore album Heis sounds like a disruption; The 11-track project couldn’t any more opposite of his debut Rave & Roses. The sunny and warm vibes of Rave & Roses were replaced by the thundering chaos and frantic drums of Heis, and as uncomfortable as a first listen might have been, the album was embraced as the polarizing shift afrobeats needed. Propelled by the erratic fan favorite “Ozeba,” the sinister “Hehehe,” and the championing “Yayo,” Heis was a diamond in the rough for afrobeats in 2024 and proof of how taking risks and trusting your gut can pay off in the end. Furthermore, it cemented Rema’s position atop afrobeats’ new class of artists. — W.O.

Sabrina Carpenter — Short N’ Sweet

Island Records

Never doubt the Disney-Channel-darling-to-pop-princess pipeline. However, nothing about Sabrina Carpenter’s success fits that cookie-cutter mold, including Short N’ Sweet. Crafting radio-friendly, chart-topping pop tunes is just a slice of what Sabrina Carpenter is capable of. Yes, the project’s lead singles, “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” were pieces of pop confectionery. In totality, though, Short N’ Sweet is a balanced serving of all Carpenter’s artistic groupings — clever songwriting, genre-fluid production, and rich vocal techniques. — F.P.

Samara Cyn — The Drive Home

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For all the splashy breakout mixtapes this year, one of the best flew well under the radar… but if Murfreesboro, Tennessee native Samara Cyn can continue to pump out introspective, lyrically-taut material like The Drive Home consistently, it shouldn’t take too many more projects for her to become one of most attention-grabbing names in rap. Fans of fellow Tennessee-bred ruminator Isaiah Rashad will find plenty to love here, while all those fans clamoring for women to branch out from strip club anthems and trap may see their appetites satisfied by The Drive Home‘s mellow production and cheeky, thoughtful rhymes. — A.W.

Schoolboy Q — Blue Lips

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At this point, few of us, if any, should be complaining about the long wait between Top Dawg Entertainment projects. The last few years have brought projects such as Ab-Soul’s Herbert, Isaiah Rashad’s The House Is Burning, and of course, SZA’s SOS after five-year gaps — an approach that seems to be the recipe for producing some of those artists’ most heartfelt, innovative works to date. Schoolboy Q turns out to be no exception. His latest also arrives five years after its predecessor, Crash Talk, bringing with it the very soul of Los Angeles’ experimental jazz history. An eccentric compilation that never stays in one vibe too long, Blue Lips presents a portrait of a matured, sophisticated gangster. — A.W.

Shaboozey — Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going

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Shaboozey is in the running for breakout star of the year thanks to the historic run “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has put forth in 2024, but it’s not the only stellar piece of music Shaboozey released this year. The Grammy-nominated singer’s third album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going is a grand yet concise display of what Shaboozey has to offer as a musician. The country singer, who first gained nationwide attention thanks to a pair of features on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, storms through with gripping tales of love and heartbreak, whiskey-fueled nights out on the town, and the spirit of a mischievous cowboy wreaking havoc in the wild, wild west. Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going signaled new horizons and greener pastures for Shaboozey, both of which were earned thanks to the precision executed on his third album. — W.O.

Shakira — Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

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Sony Music Latin

Two years after going through a very crushing breakup, Shakira channeled her pain and vengeance into the fierce Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. The Colombian icon resharpened her “She Wolf” claws to tear into her ex in Bizarrap’s “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.” She mourned their relationship one last time in the devastating ballad “Última.” At the same time, Shakira let her hair down again in flirty “Puntería” featuring Cardi B and the otherworldly “Cohete” with Rauw Alejandro. She bounced back stronger and better than ever.” — L.V.

Sturgill Simpson/Johnny Blue Skies — Passage du Desir

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Sturgill Simpson’s first music under a different name is the closest he’s come to making a “classic”-sounding Sturgill Simpson LP in quite some time. In true paradoxical Sturgill Simpson fashion, being someone else has given him permission to be more like himself. Frankly, it sounds like the record that his label would have killed for in 2019, rather than the cage-rattling (and admittedly great) provocation that was Sound & Fury. — S.H.

Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department

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Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department during The Eras Tour madness. Yet, despite the grandeur of the local-economy-boosting global trek, there’s a striking intimacy to TTPD. Swift has rarely sounded as self-reflective and self-aware as she does on “Guilty As Sin?” and “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?.” But the album is also funny (“But Daddy I Love Him”), dramatic (“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”), and raw (“Loml”). She can do it all, with or without a broken heart. — J.K.

Tems — Born In The Wild

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RCA Records/Since ’93

Tems ‘Born In The Wild’ album cover

An album from Tems is something the music world has spent nearly a half-decade waiting for. The 2020 release of For Broken Ears introduced Tems to the world, but her debut album Born In The Wild is the true representation of her style and artistry. With 18 songs to its name, Tems proved that she is a sweet and enticing balance of afrobeats and R&B, genres she excels at in great ways. Born In The Wild puts forth the former with “Get It Right” alongside Asake and “Love Me Jeje,” which grew to be a summer hit. On the R&B side, Tems found equal success through records like “Free Fall” with J. Cole and the lovelorn “Unfortunate.” The sky is the limit for Tems, but Born In The Wild proved that being a worldwide star is undoubtedly in the cards for the Nigerian singer. — W.O.

Tierra Whack — World Wide Whack

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Tierra Whack

World Wide Whack is perhaps one of the most anticipated hip-hop debuts of the last five years, and it doesn’t disappoint. Tierra Whack had the world in the palm of her hand after her EP Whack World introduced the public to the colorful inner universe of the Philadelphia creative, but then reality stepped in. Tierra’s experiences since then inspired World Wide Whack, which despite its whimsical stylings contains some of her most heartrending music yet. “Two Night” and “27 Club” deliver a one-two punch of empathetic pleas for a more measured reception for the sort of creative personalities that have suddenly become a quite endangered species. — A.W.

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Boys Noize — Challengers [MIXED]

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The duality of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross: They’re Nine Inch Nails, but more often lately, they’re award-winning film score composers. There’s not necessarily a ton of functional overlap between those two types of output either: Scores aren’t created with the album format in mind, so they don’t usually work well that way. Reznor and Ross had a great idea with their Challengers score, though: Hand it off to Boys Noize to remix it into something that feels more like a traditional album. The result is the best bridge we’ve had yet between both of Reznor and Ross’ worlds: an album that’s as cinematic as it is cohesive. — D.R.

Tyla — Tyla

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Tyla’s self-titled debut album validated every award and accolade and every chart position she sat in before its release. Hindsight is truly 20/20, but the South Africa singer exhibited all the signs of a star in the making thanks to her breakout hit “Water.” The infectious record took over the world with a pulsating amapiano beat that turned all settings into a dance floor, and impressive songwriting upheld by lyrics with an NSFW double-meaning that only drew people closer to the song. With Tyla, this fun continues. “No. 1” removes men from the dance floor for a woman-empowering anthem with Tems while their invitation to return allows Gunna and Skillibeng to contribute to the album’s best moment with “Jump.” In Tyla’s world, your most free self exists on the dance floor, and in her case, so does a masterpiece of an album. — W.O.

Tyler, The Creator — Chromakopia

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For the entirety of Tyler, The Creator’s career, he has embraced being a rap contrarian who forced the culture to catch up to him. Chromakopia is another moment illustrating that. Rap music is not a monolith — neither is Tyler. Still, Chromakopia does a phenomenal job of highlighting the complexity of Tyler, the man and musician. The constant “othering” of Tyler has forced him to grow a thick skin and build up an impenetrable wall. Now, that wall has come crashing down, and as a result, his fixation on the future, an itch to innovate, and cultivation of culture gave the world Chromakopia. — F.P.

Vampire Weekend — Only God Was Above Us

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The application of distortion immediately sets Only God Was Above Us apart from the other VW albums. In 10 years, there will be no question from which record “Hope” or “Capricorn” or “Mary Boone” derives. (Whereas the tracks from Vampire Weekend and Contra, in Strokes-like fashion, kind of blend together.) OGWAU is definitely different. At the same time, the lyrics immediately ground the LP in an East Coast milieu that was seemingly abandoned after the beloved third-album masterpiece. It sounds like the disaffected narrator of Modern Vampires Of The City with 11 more years of wisdom. OGWAU is definitely similar to other Vampire Weekend albums. HIPPIE/GOTH-ness has been achieved. The album-catalog-as-book, once again, evolves. — S.H.

Vince Staples — Dark Times

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Hometown bias aside, I have long believed that Long Beach rapper Vince Staples has been one of rap’s most quietly insightful, innovative voices since 2014, when I first heard him on Common’s Nobody Smiling single “Kingdom.” Since then, his confidence in his artistic vision has only grown, while his already prodigious talents sharpened in his efforts to bring that vision to grungy, cinematic life. Dark Times is the culmination of that growth, presenting a version of Vince that pairs his photographic observations of life at the bottom of the American pyramid with a collection of instrumentals destined to shatter the last (stupid) arguments against him — you can’t say he picks bad beats now. — A.W.

Waxahatchee — Tigers Blood

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Katie Crutchfield reckons her fanbase doubled following the acclaimed success of 2020’s Saint Cloud. What would she do for a follow-up? Make the breeziest record of her career. Waxahatchee’s Tigers Blood tackles thorny issues (“I make a living crying, it ain’t fair” is the third line on the album), but it’s delivered in a rootsy, country-tinged way that calls to mind Lucinda Williams or Wildflowers-era Tom Petty. Crutchfield belonged among the wildflowers all this time. — J.K.

Apple Music’s Replay 2024 Is Here (With Some New Features), As Are Apple’s Year-End Charts

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It’s officially December, which is when folks tend to start looking back on how their year went. That perhaps most notably applies to the music world, as early December is when users of streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify get their year-end listening activity recaps that take over social media. Well, Apple Music’s version of that, Replay 2024, has arrived today (December 3).

The experience is available now via either the Apple Music app (for iPhone users on iOS 18.1 or later) or replay.music.apple.com.

Aside from the usual look at a user’s most-playing songs, artists, and albums of the year, Apple has introduced some new features this year. Previously, users could see if they were among the top 100 listeners of a certain artist or genre, but now that has been expanded to the top 500 and top 1,000. Users can also learn the most consecutive days they’ve listened to Apple Music.

Other highlights include the top artist streak, which lets users see if they’ve had an artist as their top artist for consecutive months. There’s also a monthly replay, and a date of first play, so users can see when they first listened to their top song, artist, and album.

Meanwhile, Apple Music also unveiled its year-end charts today. Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” was the top-streamed song on Apple Music globally, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” was the most-identified song on Shazam, and Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” is the most-played song on radio worldwide.

All The New Albums Coming Out In December 2024

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Keeping track of all the new albums coming out in a given month is a big job, but we’re up for it: Below is a comprehensive list of the major releases you can look forward to in December. If you’re not trying to potentially miss out on anything, it might be a good idea to keep reading.

Friday, December 6

Advance Bass — Horrible Occurrence (Run For Cover Records)
Alice Hebborn — Saisons (Western Vinyl)
Angel Olsen and Various Artists — Cosmic Waves Volume 1 (somethingscosmic)
Ashley McBryde — Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs (Warner Music Nashville)
Blawan — BouQ EP (XL)
Cameron Winter — Heavy Metal (Partisan Records/Play It Again Sam)
Dua Lipa — Dua Lipa Live From The Royal Albert Hall (Warner Records)
Ego Ella May — FIELDNOTES: COMPLETE (Ego Ella May)
Hozier — Unreal Unearth: Unending (Rubyworks)
Interpol — Live at Third Man Records (Third Man Records)
Jethro Tull — The Jethro Tull Christmas Album — Fresh Snow At Christmas (InsideOutMusic)
Kasie Krut — Kasie Krut EP (Fire Talk)
Lauren Mayberry — Vicious Creature (Universal)
Low Harness — Salvo (8041186 Records DK)
Lubalin — haha, no worries (Cult Nation)
Nils Frahm — Paris (LEITER)
Odd Luke — Surface Tension EP (Verdigris Records)
Rosé — Rosie (Atlantic)
Ross From Friends — Ross From Friends (Scarlet Tiger)
Tori Amos — Diving Deep Live (Universal)
White Denim — 12 (Bella Union)
Yoo Doo Right — From The Heights Of Our Pastureland (Mothland)

Friday, December 13

Daniel Blumberg — The Brutalist (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Mute)
DMX — Let Us Pray: Chapter X (UMG)
Fiji Blue — Glide (Nettwerk)
Mario — Glad You Came (Epic)
The National — Rome (4AD)
Nicki Minaj — Pink Friday 2 — The Hiatus (Cash Money Records)
Saint Etienne — The Night ([PIAS])
Snoop Dogg — Missionary (Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope Records)
Stella Rose — Hollybaby EP (KRO Records)

Friday, December 20

Fish in a Birdcage — Mentors (Nettwerk)

Friday, December 27

Ed Sheeran — +-=÷× (Tour Collection: Live) (Warner Music)
Robbie Williams — Better Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Sony Music)

When Is Spotify Wrapped Coming Out In December 2024?

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Spotify recently teased the 2024 edition of Spotify Wrapped, a year-end data dump of a user’s most-played songs, artists, albums, podcasts, etc. A video shared to the digital streaming service’s social media account included nods to some of the year’s biggest albums, including Short N’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter, The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan, Cowboy Carter by Beyonce, Brat by Charli XCX, and Hit Me Hard And Soft By Billie Eilish.

When Is Spotify Wrapped Coming Out In December 2024?

So far, all we know is that it’s “coming” (helpful!). Here’s when it’s been in previous years:

2018: December 6
2019: December 5
2020 and 2021: December 1
2022: November 30
2023: November 29

The 2024 Wrapped is going to be on the later side, since it’s already early December. But to get ready for whenever Wrapped drops, Spotify suggests users have the latest update of the app. The instructions are as follows:

1. Visit the Apple App Store if you have an iPhone or the Google Play Store if you have an Android.
2. Search and find your Spotify app.
3. Once it appears, you will see whether you have the latest version or the option to hit the “Update” button.
4. Hit “Update” and you’re all set.

Stay tuned for Spotify Wrapped 2024. It will be here soon.

The Best Vinyl Releases Of November 2024

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Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.

Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of November below.

The Beatles — The Beatles: 1964 US Albums In Mono

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The Beatles packed so much into what ended up being about a decade-long run, and that remains true even if you just count their first few years. The new The Beatles: 1964 US Albums In Mono set illustrates that perfectly, as it includes Meet The Beatles!, The Beatles’ Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track), Something New, The Beatles’ Story (2LP), Beatles ’65, and The Early Beatles. This is a quality set, too, as all seven albums are pressed on 180-gram Vinyl LPs analog cut from the original mono masters.

Get it here.

Jhelisa — Galactic Rush (Reissue)

Dorado Records

Jhelisa dropped an adventurous cult favorite with her 1994 album Galactic Rush. Whether it’s a favorite or a classic you missed, now’s a good time to scoop this one up, as it just got a half-speed remaster for this new vinyl edition that’s limited to 1,000 pressings.

Get it here.

Angelo Badalamenti — Music For Film And Television (Reissue)

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The late Angelo Badalamenti, the Grammy-winning composer best known for his work with David Lynch, had quite the career, and it was celebrated on the 2010 compilation Music For Film And Television. Now, the project, which features work from Twin Peaks and more, is available on vinyl for the first time. If anything gets you out of the house for Record Store Day, this might be it.

Get it here.

Tegan And Sara — So Jealous (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

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Another great RSD offering, 2004’s So Jealous was a breakthrough release for Tegan And Sara, and this year, it turns 20. To mark the occasion, the sisters have reissued the project on a limited-edition anniversary vinyl release, which includes a second LP featuring demos from the era.

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Bush — Sixteen Stone (Reissue)

Craft Recordings

Bush’s “Glycerine” remains one of the most iconic rock songs of the ’90s, and the beloved album it comes from, Sixteen Stone, is getting quite the 30th anniversary celebration: Bush has reissued the album in six distinct color variations.

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George Harrison — Living In The Material World (Reissue)

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The Beatles were The Beatles, but the band members all crushed it in their post-band solo careers, too. George Harrison’s Living In The Material World was a particular highlight of the immediate post-Beatles era, and now there’s a super deluxe edition that comes with 2 CDs, 2 LPs, previously unreleased recordings, a 60-page booklet, and other goodies. There are also less intense (and space-demanding) versions for more modest budgets.

Get it here.

TV On The Radio — Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (20th Anniversary Edition)

Touch And Go Records

TV On The Radio’s journey to becoming indie favorites started with their 2004 debut album, Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes. It’s a record that has aged well, especially with the new anniversary edition that comes with five bonus tracks, two of which are previously unreleased.

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Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross — Challengers: Original Score To The Film

Sony

Challengers was one of 2024’s more attention-grabbing films, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross played a part by providing the score. Featuring impactful electronic and techno music, the score amps the film’s excitement up in a way only Reznor and Ross can. The Nine Inch Nails pair have really perfected their work in film over the last couple dacades, and Challengers is some of their best score-work yet.

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Spoon — They Want My Soul: Deluxe More Soul Edition

Matador

Spoon have been chugging along and kicking ass for a while now, and a highlight of their run is 2014’s They Want My Soul, which has now gotten the anniversary reissue treatment. Aside from the original album, this version also comes with 11 demos and alternate versions, the majority of which are previously unreleased.

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Alvvays — Alvvays (Reissue)

Polyvinyl

Alvvays’ beloved self-titled album turned a decade old this summer, and the distinctive, career-launching project has gotten a gorgeous-looking vinyl reissue that comes with the vinyl-only bonus track “Underneath Us.”

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Neon Indian — Psychic Chasms (Vinyl Me, Please Reissue)

Vinyl Me, Please

Vinyl Me, Please are among the best when it comes to coming up with vinyl colors that complement the album cover art. They’ve done it again with a new Neon Indian reissue, which is pressed on “Mind, Drips” vinyl and comes with an art print by Alicia Scardetta. This record, one of the pillars of chillwave, has been out of print for a while, so rejoice in its return.

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Major Lazer — Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do (15th Anniversary Edition)

Mad Decent

15 years ago, Major Lazer dropped their debut album Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do. That was also the last time the album was pressed on vinyl, but that changes now as the project has been reissued to mark the anniversary. Diplo’s legacy sure has grown in the years since this, but revisit when he was one of the buzziest producers around.

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Marvin Gaye — When I’m Alone I Cry (Reissue)

Motown

Since May, Motown has been crushing it with their series of monthly archival reissues. Among November’s offerings is Marvin Gaye’s When I’m Alone I Cry, one of Gaye’s early-career jazz albums that led to the iconic soul sound that would define his legacy. Also new this month are Four Tops (Mono edition) and Eddie Kendricks’ People…Hold On.

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Refused — The Shape Of Punk To Come (Reissue) and The Shape Of Punk To Come Obliterated

Epitaph Records

Refused did something cool for the 25th anniversary of The Shape Of Punk To Come: Aside from the album being reissued on vinyl, the band has also shared a tribute album of covers recorded by other artists, with acts like Fucked Up and Touche Amore contributing. One of the most essential albums of the last several decades in its finest form.

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The 2024 Uproxx Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers

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Merle Cooper

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Yes, it is the holiday season. And while shopping might have changed shape in the last decade, we’re still sure that the loved ones in your lives are demanding some great gifts. And if your loved one happens to be a music lover, well, you’ve come to the right place.

We went beyond concert tickets and gift cards here — though those are great, too — and curated some of our favorite music products we’ve tried this year. Headphones? Check. Vinyl? Of course. A premium record console worth more than your car? Sure.

Check out the Uproxx Holiday Gift Guide For Music Lovers below, and stay tuned for more gift guides, including a vinyl-specific one, in the coming days.

Sony LinkBuds x Olivia Rodrigo

Sony

Price: $179.99

A good idea, right? Sony LinkBuds collaborated with Olivia Rodrigo on these earbud headphones, which are good enough for the pop icon herself. Available in both Fit and Open styles — and of course, in her trademark violet color — these are designed for an ergonomic fit in the ear, for a snug and secure listen. To support the launch, Olivia did a campaign that featured her as one of the final MetroCards for the MTA, and it’s not a coincidence that these are made to withstand that sort of environment, where calls and music can remain vibrant and clear, not giving way to the distracting environment around us.

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adidas Sambas

Price: $100

You don’t need me to tell you that Sambas are having quite a moment. The local high school near my house features students wearing them at near a 25-percent clip. Regardless, these adidas classics are a perfect gift for just about any shoe-wearing loved one, and Foot Locker launched a new campaign, appropriately named “Step Into Your Gift,” for the holidays to highlight them, among other footwear options. Former Uproxx cover star Coi Leray features in the ads, as she’s a noted Sambas fan. They’re a versatile shoe, comfortable enough for walks around the neighborhood and in style enough for a night out, with tons of colorways to choose from.

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adidas x KoRn

adidas

Price: Varies

Speaking of adidas, KoRn’s affiliation with adidas dates back to them literally naming a song “A.D.I.D.A.S.”, which I won’t get into here since it’s about the least holiday-appropriate messaging possible. That said, bandleader Jonathan Davis wore adidas clothes in the video for that song, and the partnership is now on its third collaborative drop. Some highlights from this latest collection include the tracksuits pictured above, which serve KoRn fans equally whether they’re looking for activewear or something to wear on the town. Additional items include Superstar Demo shoes, socks, a handy tote with a zipper, and a beanie. But, you better get on it fast, as some sizes are already sold out.

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Jack Harlow x New Balance

New Balance

Price: Varies

Jack Harlow’s first collaboration with New Balance, the 1906R “Rose Runner,” was enough of a hit that it quickly sold out before we could even publish this gift guide. Good work, Jack. It’s a beautiful sneaker, made for running but probably too nice to actually be taken out for that. Instead, it’s a shoe that can pair for an upscale night out or an event, with its floral palette filled with surprising details that speak to the expert design and craftsmanship. You have to go to the secondary market to find them, but New Balance has a few other items that are Jack Harlow-approved for holiday shipping.

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Creem Magazine

Creem

Price: $79 per year for print

Waiting for the mail to deliver your magazine subscription seems nostalgic… but what if I were to tell you magazines still exist? I know, I know, it’s unbelievable, but it’s true! Creem, the iconic ’70s institution, recently relaunched as a quarterly print publication, and subscriptions are a great way to both support music journalism and give yourself (or loved one) a tangible, physical piece of music media made to last. In a world where websites disappear and large chunks of music history are already missing, publications like Creem are essential. Check out the tiered offerings at the link below.

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Third Man Hardware Guitar Pedals

Price: $300

You or your loved one probably can’t play guitar like Jack White. But, don’t worry: virtually no one can. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try to sound a bit like him. Besides endless lessons and god-given taste, the quickest path is the equipment route. And, there are a couple guitar pedals put out via his Third Man Hardware and in collaboration with the man himself that are a good start. One is Knife Drop, an effects pedal that “merges aggressive octave fuzz with earth-shaking analog synth tones.” If you aren’t looking for crunch, maybe the Anasounds La Grotte reverb pedal is more to your liking. It features an integrated three-spring tank and a “very warm preamp with a strong character,” with White noting that this creation comes from a lifetime looking for the ideal reverb pedal. Jack has done the hard work, and now all you have to do is play.

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Punk Bunny Coffee

Punk Bunny Coffee

Price: Varies

For a band with many massive years, 2024 was certainly a major one for Green Day. The band celebrated 30 years of Dookie and 20 years of American Idiot with a stadium tour honoring both, and was just announced as next year’s Coachella headliner. And what better way to celebrate than with… a hot cup of coffee! Sure, the way Green Day celebrates may have evolved over the years, but the band’s three holiday blends — Dookie (Dark), American Idiot (Medium), Fancy Sauce (Light) — from their Punk Bunny Coffee brand pack a much-needed punch. Our favorite was the American Idiot medium blend, but mostly because we’re whole-bean snobs. If you don’t grind, you are better off with the other two options. All are fully organic, fair-trade coffee, and the packaging can’t be beat.

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Vinyl Me, Please

Vinyl Me, Please

Price: $529 per year

The world of vinyl subscriptions is a bit more crowded than when Vinyl Me, Please first started, but they’re still the class of the format. This year, they’ve consolidated their offerings a bit to bring more focus to their lineups, and we’re looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings. Subscriptions are available month-to-month, and in three- and 12-month runs, so whatever your holiday budget, you can score a great gift for the vinyl fan in your life.

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Wine & Vinyl Collectors Club (WVCC)

WVCC

Price: $150

Speaking of subscriptions: Mayer Hawthorne started the Wine & Vinyl Hour just after lockdown began as a periodic YouTube hangout, but it has now expanded into something that is even more interactive. Wine & Vinyl Collectors Club (WVCC) is exactly as it sounds, a quarterly subscription that pairs three bottles of wine with one hand-selected vinyl curated by Hawthorne himself. The next box ships for February, assuring that all holiday orders will be fulfilled in the coming months.

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Beats Solo 4

Beats

Price: $199

What’s the best thing about the Beats Solo 4? That’s a hard question to answer. We love the ergonomic, lightweight design. At only 217 grams, your body won’t feel weighed down by your headphones. We love the color options, including our preferred Cloud Pink. But most importantly, they sound amazing. That’s generally the biggest focus of the Beats brand: to offer professional quality at the consumer level. There is a plug-in option and a Fash Fuel charge, that allows you to get 5 hours of battery life in just 10 minutes of charging. There’s a reason that the Beats brand is one of the most beloved in the industry, and if you haven’t gotten on that train, what are you waiting for?

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Beats Pill

Price: $149

There is not a shortage of Bluetooth speakers on the market, but there is only one Beats Pill. There is a reason this is the gold (or red, or black) standard for portable music listening, and it recently relaunched with none other than LeBron James and Lil Wayne in the ad spot. But this isn’t just the old Beats Pill. It now is lighter, louder, and boasts 24-hour charge capabilities. Kim Kardashian even got her own collab with the brand. Be the hero of the party and make sure you bring a speaker that looks as good as it sounds.

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SOUNDBOKS 4

SOUNDBOKS

Price: $999

One thing that the Beats Pill isn’t is massive, but we have you covered for super large portable speakers, too. SOUNDBOKS teamed with Swedish House Mafia co-founder Steve Angello earlier this year for an exclusive collab, and while those might be hard to find now (check the secondary market, though), there are still plenty of options from the brand for speakers that make a statement. We recommend the SOUNDBOKS 4 for a game-changing speaker, but they do have their GO model for something that’s a bit less intense.

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Sexyy Red’s Sexyy Gloss Kit

Northside Princess

Price: Varies

Northside Princess is Sexyy Red’s newly launched lifestyle brand, as she probably has one of the most fun “lifestyle” images in music right now. The brand’s first release is her Sexyy Gloss Kit, a collection of lip glosses named in a way that only Sexyy could get away with. The eight-color set includes, ahem, “Coochie Juice” (Clear with holographic sparkle) and “Bootyhole Brown” (Champagne quartz with multi-tone shimmer), making the glosses R-rated to say the least. We’ll let you be delightfully surprised to check out the rest of the NSFW color options. The set is also vegan with cruelty-free ingredients, ensuring you are not causing pain in your beauty routine.

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Skullcandy Headphones and Earbuds

Skullcandy

Price: Varies, but there are massive Black Friday deals on a host of their products at their website.

If you’ve read any of our gift guides in the past, you know that Skullcandy is a fixture. We just love their combination of quality headphones and earbuds that don’t break the bank. And this year is no different. We love their ICON ANC over-ear headphones for the active lifestyle, as they are sweat- and water-resistant and hold a 60-hour battery charge. They also look great, but if you’re looking for less of a statement piece, their Skullcandy
Push ANC Active earbuds are another great option. They have ear hangers to keep them attached during a run, are also water-resistant, and feature a 58-hour battery life and rapid charge. Regardless of what you go with, we’ve been pleased with most everything we’ve tried from Skullcandy.

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Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop

Still G.I.N.

Price: $34.99

It’s gonna be quite the winter for Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, especially in light of the new music they have coming out. But they’re also breaking into the spirits world with, appropriately, their first-ever gin. Just add your own juice or drink it as a martini, the choice is yours. Still G.I.N. showcases notes of “tangerine, jasmine, and coriander for an unforgettable aromatic finish,” but maybe as important as the taste is how jazzed your friends will be when you show up to the party with this in your bag.

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KSUBI

Price: Varies

Australian fashion label KSUBI has been doing a ton in the music collaboration space, from the above pictured collection with Trippie Redd to being the official denim partner at the upcoming Rolling Loud. So whether it is these Trippie sunglasses or their wide range of jeans, outerwear, and accessories, their online store is a wonderland of options for the music fan in your life. They even launched specific pages for holiday guides on their website, to help point you in the direction of their most giftable item. We recently wore this cardigan to an event and got more compliments than in our entire life.

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Wrensilva

Wrensilva

Price: Varies, but $10K+

I’m not going to pretend to know what everyone’s gifting budget is. But, if you are on the flush end of the spectrum, this is a pretty impressive item that is sure to wow. These luxury record consoles from San Diego’s Wrensilva are meant to be centerpieces for your listening area, hearkening back to a more intentional time (as opposed to the passive, streaming-driven ways of today). They’re customizable and built-to-order, with an impact that goes beyond the holidays, with the recipient able to share their listening experiences with anyone who wants to come over and throw on a record.

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Daft Punk’s Interstella 5555

Daft Punk

Price: Varies

Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto’s 2003 anime masterpiece Interstella 5555 is returning to theaters on December 12, and in celebration, a ton of merch and vinyl is being released. The limited-edition color vinyl is already sold out. In fact, the vast majority of the merch is sold out, but there are still some shirts available. Get them before they’re gone!

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Happy To Be Here

Happy To Be Here

Price: $160

Philly-born music photographer and visual artist Sam Conant, known professionally as Cones, spent a decade in the world of hip-hop, capturing behind the scenes — and sometimes just the scenes — of a dynamic period of music. He’s collected tons of never-before-shared images in his new book, Happy To Be Here. We even did a big story about it. I just love stuff like this, gorgeous photos capturing a specific moment in time that few had access to. This looks great on a coffee table, and even better being read in your hands.

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It Starts With One

It Starts With One

Price: $30

Jason Lipshutz is the Executive Director at Billboard. No big deal. But what if I told you he also wrote an incredible book about Linkin Park? LP occupies a strange space in music culture, as they remain one of the most-listened-to bands of the last 25 years without getting the proper respect they deserve. This book unpacks that and more, becoming the first comprehensive biography on the band. It includes new interviews, exclusive quotes, and insights from the band’s associates and collaborators. Essential reading.

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Taste In Music: Eating On Tour With Indie Musicians

Taste In Music

Price: $25.99

Real Estate’s Alex Bleeker put together this book with food and travel journalist Luke Pyenson with a unique and quite smart angle: musicians as food and travel experts. Think about it: musicians spend a good chunk of their lives living out of a suitcase. While their accommodations and tastes are likely tied to their success level, they’ve assembled a murderer’s row of contributors to help tell stories, ranging from Robin Pecknold to Dawn Richard. The stories cover the highs and lows of a life on the road, from the people who know about it best.

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I Don’t Play

I Don’t Play

Price: $80

Another great photo book is Sagan Lockhart’s I Don’t Play. One of the most impactful music movements of the last 20 years was in Los Angeles around Odd Future, and Lockhard was in the inner circle for the crucial rise. See exciting, never-before-scene images of Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, and the rest of the legendary crew, showcasing the chaotic life on the road and their day-to-day back at home.

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The Harder I Fight The More I Love You

Neko Case

Price: $30

The first memoir from music legend Neko Case is out early next year, and you can pre-order now for post-holiday delivery. Anyone that’s seen her live, both as a solo artist and with The New Pornographers, can speak to both her eloquence and wit, and this book takes those charms to the X power. The book traces her childhood in impoverished Washington and how that experience informed her music and talent. Get to know one of our favorite musicians a bit better.

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Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell, A Life

Travels Over Feeling

Price: $35

In a world where the internet has demystified some of the coolest artists of all time, the aura around Arthur Russell remains. He made a name for himself in New York’s vibrant avant-garde scene along with artists like Phillip Glass and Laurie Anderson, but his death from AIDS in 1992 saw his life end long before his legacy. This new book is simply gorgeous, as acclaimed writer Richard King collects objects and information both public and from those closest to him. Just look at the die-cut cover for an idea of the treasures that are held within.

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Weezer — Blue Album 30th Anniversary Edition

Geffen/UMe

Price: Varies

Weezer is celebrating three decades of their iconic debut album this year, and they’re doing it big. A new anniversary reissue of the album is packed with goodies, including newly released archival recordings, all in a massive box set that has four LPs, a 10-inch vinyl, and a 7-inch vinyl. Many of the formats, including the box set wrapped in a sweater and the zoetrope edition, have already sold out, but the half-speed remaster is still available for pre-order online, or you can head to your local record store to see what they have.

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MF DOOM — MM..FOOD (20th Anniversary Edition)

Rhymesayers Entertainment

Price: $35

MF DOOM’s legacy continues to grow (even, unintentionally, in the realm of popcorn buckets), and part of that legacy, 2004’s MM..FOOD, is getting some love on its 20th anniversary. The new anniversary edition, available in vinyl and digital editions, comes with new artwork by Sam Rodriguez.

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Beastie Boys — Ill Communication

Grand Royal/Capitol Records/UMe

Price: $124.98

We just passed the 30th anniversary of Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication (the “Sabotage” album). To mark the occasion, the group has unveiled a 3LP deluxe edition that marks the return of a rare edition of the album that had a limited release in 2009. It comes with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus tracks.

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The Beatles — The Beatles: 1964 US Albums In Mono

Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe

Price: $299.99

The Beatles packed so much into what ended up being about a decade-long run, and that remains true even if you just count their first few years. The new The Beatles: 1964 US Albums In Mono set illustrates that perfectly, as it includes Meet The Beatles!, The Beatles’ Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track), Something New, The Beatles’ Story (2LP), Beatles ’65, and The Early Beatles. This is a quality set, too, as all seven albums are pressed on 180-gram Vinyl LPs analog cut from the original mono masters.

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EARPEACE

Earpeace

Price: Varies

There’s a lot of earplugs on the market for concertgoers, and we think the work that EARPEACE is doing is worth highlighting. With options designed for festival goers, live music lovers, and simply someone who wants to get better sleep on a plane, the brand has you covered. They come with a handy carrying case and different colors, while focusing on functionality – protecting against hearing loss – while allowing you to not miss a second of the music you actually want to hear. Your future self will thank you.

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Lids Holiday Campaign

Lids

Price: Varies

Lids announced their unique headwear campaign for the holidays, “It’s Personal,” with none other than OhGeesy as one of the faces, along with Ronnie 2K, Chase B, Chris Brickley, Peter Rosenberg, and Emily Tanner. The idea here is personalization around a range of custom headwear that Lids offers, and exclusive collabs from the aforementioned figures. New Era, Mitchell & Ness, and more have joined the fun for exclusive items, finding a great meeting place for the music, style, and sports fans in your life.

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Olivia Rodrigo Sweater

UMG

Price: $75

This might be a little R-rated, but that’s just how Olivia rolls. This purple custom knit sweater features bold messaging, but also some nice embroidery details that ensures the little Livies in your life stay warm throughout the holidays.

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Sabrina Carpenter Pajamas

Sabrina Carpenter

Price: $70

Speaking of R-rated, pretty much everything Sabrina Carpenter does toes that line. But this cute two-piece pajama set is about as all-ages safe as it gets, allowing for fans to look cute-as-heck while opening presents. Sabrina is a queen of merch, and this is no exception.

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Britney Spears Sweater

Britney Spears

Price: $80

Listen, the holidays are cold. Unless you go to Hawaii or Florida or something. But for most of us: cold. So keep warm with one of your favorite pop stars, Britney Spears. This unisex pullover is embroidered with Spears’ name and iconic messaging, while the crewneck provides a snug fit. Everyone loves Brittney, so this gift is about as safe as it gets.

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Blink-182 Blanket

Blink-182

Price: $55

Have we mentioned the holidays being cold? Well, not really in San Diego, where Blink-182 come from. That still doesn’t mean that a Blink blanket is a great gift, regardless of where you are spending the holidays. The band reunited over the last couple years and have entered a great new era, and this item celebrates that for its core fans.

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Karol G Longsleeve

Karol G

Price: $55

We have reached the end of our gift guide, but our last item is one of our faves. Karol G’s merch is among the best in the game, and we love this simple longsleeve to represent your fandom. As cozy as it is stylish, this is a perfect gift for the Latin music fan in your life.

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When Does Apple Music Replay Come Out For 2024?

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It’s almost that time again: when you learn that “Night Moves” by Bob Seger is your most-played song for the seventh year in a row (just me?). Spotify Wrapped is coming soon, as is Apple Music Replay, which calculates an Apple Music listener’s top songs, albums, artists, playlists, genres, and stations. But when you will be able to see your 2024 Replay?

When Does Apple Music Replay Come Out For 2024?

Last year, the Apple Music Replay data was released on November 28. So, expect it to be around then for the 2024 edition.

To view your Apple Music stats, head here then sign in with the same Apple ID that you use with your Apple Music subscription. From there, you can:

-Get insights every month: Once you’re eligible, you can see your top songs, artists, and albums every month based on play count and time spent listening. And you can see any milestones you’ve reached listening to music.

-See your year-end Replay: At the end of the calendar year, you can see your top songs, artists, albums, genres, playlists, and stations, along with play counts, totals, and the time that you’ve spent listening to them.

-Play your year-end highlight reel: Celebrate your year in music with an audio and visual recap of the music that you listened to the most.

-Share insights: Tap the Share button to share your personalized listening insights on social media.

Happy listening!