The Year Ahead

  • NewsYahoo Music

    10 Artists to Watch in 2017

    It's not even 2017 yet, but over the past few months these fledgling stars have released singles and EPs promising great things for their upcoming full debuts. From 19-year-old Kaity Dunston, aka Cloves, to the insouciant R&B/pop melodies of Khalid to the newly formed avant-metal supergroup Gone Is Gone, enjoy Yahoo's 2017 music sampler.

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    The Most Anticipated Albums of 2017

    Throughout 2016, record sales continued to decline, but that didn't stop artists as varied as Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, David Bowie, and Metallica from releasing some of the best and most important albums of their careers.

  • NewsJon Wiederhorn

    The Most Anticipated Albums of 2016

    While many folks were catching up on all the great releases that came out in 2015, dozens of artists have been hard at work on new albums, many of which were originally expected this year. A handful, including albums by David Bowie, Sia, and Panic! at the Disco, have firm release dates. Other acts, such as Kanye West, U2, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, seem more than likely to grace their adoring fans with new records in the new year.