“My favorite things are tired and worn,” sings Caroline Spence on “Mint Condition,” the closing track from her forthcoming LP of the same name. Written about her hopes for a relationship in the rear view, when the photo albums are torn and the jewelry’s rusting but love lingers on, it’s …

For the first time since the National Safety Council started tracking preventable injury and fatality statistics in 1913, Americans are more likely to die from an opioid overdose than in a car accident. The NSC calculates the “Odds of Dying” based on statistical averages, dividing the one-year odds by the …

Ever since 2009, when D.C. post-hardcore band Jawbox came together for a one-off performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the members have discussed the idea of launching a more full-scale reunion. Now, they’re finally making it official, as the band will reunite for a series of club dates this …

Eric Church was among the guests at Saturday night’s all-star musical tribute to Willie Nelson, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. For his turn on the stage, Church even sang one of the country’s legend’s great road songs, “Me and Paul.” The title track from Nelson’s 32nd studio album released in …

Calvin Harris recruited soul singer Rag’n’Bone Man for his lush new single “Giant.” The producer blends standard EDM touches – pulsating synths, house beats – with organic flourishes like brass, strings, piano and vocal chants. Rag’n’Bone Man sings about addiction and redemption throughout the colorful track.“I understood loneliness before I …

Latin trap singer Kevin Fret, credited for being the genre’s first openly gay artist, was shot and killed on Thursday, January 10th in the Santurce neighborhood in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Local newspaperEl Vocero reports that the 24-year-old had been out riding a Yamaha motorcycle at 5:30 a.m. when he …

Chart-topping country duo Dan + Shay distill the base elements from two recent hits in a pair of new acoustic releases, highlighting the vocal chemistry behind “Speechless” and “Tequila.” With Shay Mooney’s soaring voice softening for the occasion, a delicate snap track and easygoing acoustic guitar bring an extra dose …

Brad Paisley compares breakups to rodeos in his latest song “Bucked Off,” a theme on which he doubles down in the new video for the single. According to card prior to the video, the country singer-guitarist asked his fans to submit videos of their breakups, leading to a mish-mosh of …

Lucian Grainge’s Universal Music Group is due to partly change hands this year, as its parent company, the French media company Vivendi, prepares to sell up to 50 percent of its music arm. It will not be a cheap buy: On Monday, Deutsche Bank said in a report that it …

Afterplaying Santa Claus to his devout fans with a special Christmas song — the jovial Generación Escogida andChristian Nieves collab “Llegó la Navidad” — reggaeton superstar Ozuna kicked off 2019 with a second holiday season release, “Baila Baila Baila,” timed ceremoniously to arrive during the weekend of Three Kings’ Day. …