At only 25, Kehlani has seen more ups and downs than other stars of her generation. But this year she's gone deeply inward, and pushed her music to new creative heights in the process.

She got her start as a pop princess, but the crown never sat right. Two years of self-reinvention and one new scream-o album later, the singer talks insecurities, entitlement and big-butt envy

A candid conversation with the maestro of Motown about building an empire against all odds, clashing with Michael Jackson’s father-and why he left all of it behind.

Introducing the first installment of Playboy’s sexy new music series. First up: a playlist curated by music’s new genre-transcending, sex-positive powerhouse.

With a clothing collab and a new album dropping this Friday, the famed DJ talks to Playboy about pandemic performances, virtual caking and drawing inspiration from his samurai roots.

The coronavirus pandemic hit the music industry hard in 2020, but amid the hustle to stay afloat there's a glimmer of opportunity for media-savvy artists.

A candid conversation with the reclusive couple about their years together and their surprisingly frank views on life with and without the Beatles.

A candid conversation with the curvaceous queen of country music.

A conversation with the mastermind producers on their streaming-battle sensation and why everyone from LeBron James to Kamala Harris is tuning in.

He’s solidified his place in the Latin hip-hop pantheon while subverting the genre’s machismo via his inclusive sound, message and look. But beneath Bad Bunny’s trap-god exterior, the 26-year-old from Puerto Rico is just trying to get it right

With his sprawling new album, 'Grae,' the chameleonic artist demonstrates the joy-and the urgency-of defying labels.

From the heart of a diverse, youth-led revolution, Blu Fiefer sings truth to power.

What happens when an artist tosses the pop-star rule book in favor of fierce authenticity? Kali Uchis is ready to find out.

In an industry that favors those who play by the rules, this pop shape-shifter proves the power of defiant individuality.

The Los Angeles composer and producer is done proving herself. She talks to Playboy about her latest album, life after brain surgery and what it means to be a woman of color in the frenetic world of EDM.

The Atlanta stalwarts talk everything from GI Joe to GG Allin--and their new album, 'Sing in a World That's Falling Apart.'

The experimental artist, born Daniel Lopatin, discusses film scoring for the Safdie brothers

The man behind the mask has a voice of gold and nothing to hide. What will it take for a hidebound genre to embrace the new cowboy in town?

With a new album forthcoming, hip-hop powerhouse Princess Nokia explains why living in multiple dimensions is paramount to her existence on Earth.

The Sonic Youth cofounder and comedian Jen Kirkman talk 'No Home Record' and much more.

Even though she's only released two EPs, Your Smith has plenty of wisdom to share when it comes to thriving in a hyper-competitive industry.

Meet the pop star trading Christmas jingles for Halloween scares--and paving a career that is too monstrous to be tamed.

Her perspective on love stories and LGBTQ+ culture has already earned her a loyal fan base-and she's bound to earn more adoration with her vulnerable debut album 'Cheap Queen.'

You may know her as one half of Chairlift, but Caroline Polachek's album 'Pang' marks her new era as a solo artist.

Find out why the French-Algerian "High Highs and Low Lows" singer is being called the future of pop music.

Does Afropunk's quick expansion and heartfelt cause hint at the future of the music festival scene?

Even though her celebrity cosigns are earning her extra attention, it only takes learning her story and listening to a few notes of the R&B star's sinewy voice to be convinced of her staying star power

The breakout artist is leading a charge to push pop music beyond its PG-13 limits. Can she and other up-and-comers help the genre graduate to an era of sexually liberated songs?

The multitalented musician rode the crest of chillwave, then dove headfirst into exploring creativity and the joy of connection.

The 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' star talks hip-hop and more.

The band's bromantic founders talk 'Forever Turned Around' and the friendship that fuels the work.

Sarfraz Manzoor, whose memoir inspired the film, tells Playboy why The Boss' songs changed his life.

The move complicates his previous support for Kaepernick.

Spoon's Britt Daniel and the brothers of the Natural History retrace the song's many lives.

The artist discusses her on-going metamorphosis in celebration of her new mixtape, 'NO GMO.'

MDMA is stronger and more abundant than ever. And unless things change, the death count will rise.

"Playboy" sits with Morby to discuss 'Oh My God' and touring.

The country singer has something to say about how her genre handles women, skin and outspokeness.

Is affirmative consent possible when it's too loud to talk? With these nonverbal methods, it can be.