Sometimes, the temptation to play a prank is so irresistible, and here are five albums that effectively had a joke at the listener's expense.

Sounds Good is a monthly roundtable where we ask Straight staff what their ears are plugged into. We’ve got a pretty diverse set of tastes, so there’s absolutely no cohesion here: just good vibes. And ...

This week's Trending Up looks at gains for weekend one performers at April's biggest music festival, as well as for another ...

On Record Store Day 2025, releases by Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams led to long lines and excitement, but bad weather dampened the day.