Rolling Stone

The Cure Will Finally Release ‘Alone’ as First Single in 16 Years

The Cure‘s comeback is imminent. On Sept. 26, the band will release the new song “Alone,” marking their first original single release since 2008. The record will appear on their upcoming album Songs ...
The New York Times

Katy Perry’s ‘World’ of Mixed Signals, and 11 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Bright Eyes, Johnny Blue Skies (a.k.a. Sturgill Simpson), Magdalena Bay and others. By Jon Pareles Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable ...
American Songwriter

Sting Returns With a New Song and Trio, His First Since 2021

The song allegedly pays homage to Bo Diddley’s 1955 single “Bo Diddley Beat.” It has a similar blues beat and includes Sting on vocals, bass, and guitar. The song also features Dominic Miller on ...
Rolling Stone

Justin Bieber Is Working On His First New Music Since 2021 With 2024’s Coolest Guitarist

Justin Bieber is working on his first new music since 2021, the celebrated indie singer-songwriter Mk.gee revealed in a new interview with The New York Times. Mk.Gee (real name Michael Gordon) is one ...
Pitchfork

The Cure Detail First Album in 16 Years, Share New Song “Alone”: Listen

The Cure have shared new song “Alone,” and, with it, confirmation that their first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, will arrive on November 1. Robert Smith produced the long-teased album with ...