I joined Paste in 2023 and, in my tenure as editor, this year’s AOTY list is my favorite by far. The publication has been doling out these rankings since 2002, affixing an “Album of the Year” ribbon ...

Jay-Z, Ye, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj and more. An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a performer’s swan song or anywhere ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- After finally finding some much-needed consistency, the San Francisco 49ers' kicking situation is back in flux. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan announced Monday that veteran kicker ...

At the 65th Grammys held in February of 2023, pop star Harry Styles took the stage in a sparkly top and cream-colored jacket to accept the most coveted award of the evening: Album of the Year. “I ...

Angel City FC defender Elizabeth Eddy is facing criticism after she wrote an opinion piece for the New York Post, which her teammates have described as containing "transphobic and racist" language. In ...

1984 was a banner year for music in the eighties, and 1985 somehow topped it. Of course, the midway point of the decade didn’t have a Like a Virgin or Purple Rain, but it didn’t need titles like those ...

Almost exactly a year ago, Brandi Carlile took a bow with Joni Mitchell at the final “Joni Jam” concert at the Hollywood Bowl and the next morning hopped a flight to New York. Full of feelings after ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Joni Mitchell’s Joni Jazz debuts on the U.K.’s Official Albums ...

*After more than 30 years in R&B, Keith Mitchell is starting a bold new chapter. He’s going solo with his first gospel project titled Food For Your Life, which is releasing today (07-11-25). Known for ...

There’s a story that album designer Gary Burden liked to tell about shooting the cover for the Doors’ 1970 classic Morrison Hotel. The manager from the eponymous hotel had refused to let the band ...

HELENA, Mont. — On Tuesday, the Honorable Amy Eddy, a District Court Judge serving the 11th Judicial District of Montana announced her candidacy for Montana Supreme Court to replace Justice Beth Baker ...

"I’ve been working on this project for a year now and whether you like country music or not I hope you give my debut album, 'A Shot of Country,' a listen and share it with friends," Mitchell said on ...