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Updated · Rolling Stone · May 1
Kacey Musgraves, Vince Staples and Madonna release new music
Updated
Updated · Rolling Stone · May 1

Kacey Musgraves, Vince Staples and Madonna release new music

4 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · May 1
  • The weekly roundup also spotlights a Madonna collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, plus tracks from Asake, Isaiah Rashad featuring SZA, Zara Larsson and Tori Amos.
  • Musgraves' “I Believe in Ghosts” addresses an avoidant lover, while Staples' “Blackberry Marmalade” takes aim at the establishment with a rap-rock sound.
  • Other releases this week include songs from Eladio Carrión, Halsey, Mýa, North West, Melanie C and Nia Archives, reflecting a broad cross-genre slate of new singles.
With Madonna's disco revival and North West's emo debut, what now defines a pop star in 2026?
Why is a 12-year-old celebrity's debut a blend of emo, rage rap, and Jersey Club rhythms?
What does Vince Staples’ anti-establishment manifesto reveal about his future as an independent artist?