Tune In: Beyoncé Announces Country Album
The music industry is going country, cryptic lore is back, and more. Here’s the music rundown for the week.
Beyoncé Is In Her Country Era
During the Super Bowl LVIII broadcast, Beyoncé appeared in a Verizon commercial about a comedic and flashy journey to “break the Internet.” From there, we see subtle hints at Beyoncé's previous music including “Lemonade” and “Say My Name.” After multiple failed attempts, she says, “Ok, they ready. Drop the new music.”
Following the commercial, she posted on Instagram about two new songs “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” that fans could listen to off of her upcoming Act II album.
Listen to the new songs out now and stay tuned for Act II dropping March 29.
Jennifer Lopez Announces This Is Me… Now Tour
Jennifer Lopez released her highly anticipated album This Is Me… Now alongside her original film. This is her first new album since 2014 and the sequel to the 2002 album This Is Me… Then. She’s also announced the album’s tour dates!
Check here to see if JLo is coming to your city.
K-Pop Meets The White Lotus
One member of the most influential K-pop girl group is joining the season 3 cast of hit HBO series The White Lotus. Can you guess who? Yup, it’s Lisa from BLACKPINK!
Though her role is under wraps, this will be the singer’s acting debut following her other group member Jennie who appeared on The Idol. She joins Parker Posey, Michelle Monaghan, Aimee Lou Wood, and tons more for the new season.
Shakira Announces First New Album Since 2017
The latin superstar Shakira is giving us a new album titled “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.” This will mark her first new album in seven years, but it does feature seven previously released singles including the iconic diss track “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions Vol 53,” “TQG,” “Copa Vacía,” “El Jefe.” and more.
The 17-track album comes out on March 22.
Twenty One Pilots’ Cryptic Lore Comes Back
Diehard fans have noticed that the Twenty One Pilots album covers have changed on Apple Music, possibly hinting at new music. The covers now have a red confetti strip on top. Speculation ensued online as some noticed the strip only covers the eyes — something that is important to the band’s lore. Though nothing is confirmed, new and returning fans are excited for the new era through the cryptic messaging the band enjoys putting out.
It Will Be Stick Season Forever For Noah Kahan
Rising artist Noah Kahan has taken social media by storm with his music. The final edition of his Stick Season series Stick Season (Forever) is out now. It’s a 30 song compilation featuring all of his latest collaborations including Brandi Carlile, Gregory Alan Isakov, Post Malone, Hozier, Sam Fender, Gracie Abrams, Lizzy McAlpine, and more.
Stick Season (Forever) is available on all platforms.
