Hear tracks by Soccer Mommy, FKA twigs, Reyna Tropical and others. By Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks.

A recent study has revealed which musicians’ songs most frequently appear on people’s sex playlists, and The Weeknd is at the top of the list. The research, conducted by sexual wellness site Bedbible, ...

Hear tracks from Ethel Cain, the Black Keys featuring Beck, Ilham and others. By Jon Pareles Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to ...

On Friday, The Weeknd will release his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. It arrives four months ahead of a film starring and co-written by the singer-songwriter based on the record. Whether the movie — ...

The Weeknd opened for Drake at shows before becoming a full-on collaborator when he contributed to five songs on the rapper’s landmark Take Care. While Drake undoubtedly drew inspiration from Kanye ...