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The Best Albums of 2026 So Far

From superstars making huge comebacks to breakout artists exploring bold new sounds, from pop royals to rap radicals to country heartbreakers

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks lifts the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 30: To celebrate the 15th Small Business Saturday® (November 30, 2024), Noah Kahan performs at the historic Riviera Theater in Charleston, South Carolina for "American Express Presents: Celebrating Small Business Saturday with Noah Kahan." Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday highlights the importance of shopping small and supporting local communities. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for American Express)

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Danny Clinch photographing Noah Kahan for Rolling Stone on Aptil 7th 2026 in Nashville Tennessee.

Noah Kahan Became a Superstar By Being Himself

He made his name writing beautifully open songs about everything from his home state to his mental health. Now he has millions of fans, and he’s still processing it all

The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time

Blues pioneers, hippie jammers, punk rockers, metal warriors, funkateers, and more

Donald Trump: The American Ayatollah

Donald Trump: The American Ayatollah

Between launching a holy war with Iran, attacking the pope, and channeling God, the president has embraced theocratic absolutism reminiscent of one of the country’s greatest adversaries

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