Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die has now spent 550 weeks on Billboard’s ...

In our first show of 2026, we look at the year ahead and the most anticipated projects from the world of Latin alternative.

Maui has played a prominent role in the Alternative Album category of the Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards in the last few years in the shape of the Kula-based band Big Chief Thunder. They won in 2023 for ...

Brandon Lake scores his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart as his new set, King of Hearts, launches atop the list dated June 28. The album simultaneously arrives on the all-genre ...

The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Among the notable names in this year’s alternative music categories are Bon Iver, the Cure, Turnstile, and Wet Leg. Find ...

As 2025 draws to a close, Metacritic has unveiled its annual rankings of the best albums of the year, highlighting a diverse and genre-spanning collection of critically acclaimed releases. From ...

Sabrina Carpenter responded to the backlash over her "Man's Best Friend" cover by releasing alternative album artwork. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Sabrina Carpenter divided fans earlier this ...

According to Billboard, Deftones have claimed their first No. 1 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums, surpassing three of their releases that had peaked at No. 2: Diamond Eyes (2010), Gore (2016) and Ohms ...