This year has already given us a bounty of beautiful new records. Here are just 10 of the best we've heard so far.

That gig is the icing on the alternative cake. The appetiser is Friday night, March 6, when the Mount’s Palace Tavern hosts ...

Bruno Mars. Mitski. Grief and celebration from Gorillaz. Robin Hilton welcomes Raina Douris from WXPN in Philadelphia to chat ...

Paste is the place to kick off each and every New Music Friday. We follow our regular roundups of the best new songs by highlighting the most compelling new records you need to hear. Find the best new ...

Here are 11 greatest hits albums from alternative rock acts that every serious vinyl collector needs on their shelf. Sure, greatest hits albums can be a quick cash grab for artists repacking their ...

The new year traditionally heralds new beginnings, but the start of 2026 brought the last statement from one of thrash metal’s leading bands. Megadeth, masters of fast since 1983, put out their ...

A half hour into their 2025 live album Still… At Their Very Best, Healy baits the crowd: “Don’t be nostalgic… don’t do it!” Manchester’s AO Arena coos knowingly at the opening melody of “A Change of ...

Led Zeppelin's second album not only achieved commercial success but also revolutionized the rock genre, paving the way for hard rock and heavy metal.

There are not many albums out there that give you a true 3D feeling as J. Cole does in his work, where the storytelling goes ...

As 2025 is now in the rear-view mirror, I figured it was about time to look back at the albums that defined the year. The following is my personal list built from what sounds and artists I think will ...

Surprise! Mammoth new NIN set arrives ...

Mustaine famously formed Megadeth after being unceremoniously booted out of Metallica for his wayward behaviour and clashing with his bandmates once too often. Classic early album ...