The Everlasting Now: N.E.W.S

Streets of Minneapolis Single: Jan. 2026 Written January 24, 2026 and released January 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” was recorded January 27, 2026 at Stone Hill Studio, Colts Neck, New Jersey. The 4:36 folk rock/heartland rock/protest song was released in response to the killing of Renée Good and Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. "I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to y

HitNRun Phase One received its first‑ever vinyl release on 30 January 2026, marking a major moment for collectors and fans of Prince’s late‑career output. Originally issued exclusively on Tidal on 7 September 2015, and then on CD via NPG Records on 15 September 2015, the album was part of Prince’s digital‑forward strategy during the mid‑2010s.

Prince’s soulful, organic late‑period masterpiece finally arrives on vinyl — a decade after its digital debut and months after its cult status solidified ✦ — SUMMARY HitnRun Phase Two received its first‑ever vinyl release on January 30, 2026, completing the long‑awaited physical rollout of Prince’s final studio era. Originally released exclusively on Tidal on 12 December 2015, the album served as a companion to HitnRun Phase One but quickly distinguished itself with a warmer

Prince's Rolling Stone Germany Covermount Fallinlove2nite / Hardrocklover was released a a 7-inch vinyl single(covermount) with the 2026- 02 issue of Rolling Stone Germany. Covermount Xclusive The single only released as a covermount with the February 2026 edition of Rolling Stone magazine in Germany, on January 30, 2026, to promote the vinyl release of the Hitnrun Phase One album. Both the a-side and the b-side were released earlier as stand-alone digital singles promoting t

The article in Tudum (January 5, 2026) by Keisha Hatchett detailed how the Duffer Brothers secured two Prince songs — "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain" — for the Stranger Things series finale. They chose the tracks from Prince and the Revolution’s 1984 album Purple Rain for their celebratory-to-weighty structure, aligning perfectly with the bomb trigger and somber gate collapse scenes. The brothers called it a “real long shot” due to Prince’s estate rarely licensing the song

To mark the 10th anniversary of Prince’s passing, German magazines Rolling Stone (issue 02/2026) and Musikexpress (issue 03/2026) have partnered for a unique tribute: two world‑exclusive 7-inch vinyl singles featuring tracks from Prince’s final studio albums, HITnRUN Phase I and HITnRUN Phase II.

Around the World in a Day was reissued on 21 November 2025 via Rhino to mark the album’s 40th anniversary. Originally released in 1985, the album followed the global success of Purple Rain and showcased Prince’s shift toward psychedelic pop, Middle Eastern textures, and richly layered studio experimentation.

he reissue highlights the album’s enduring influence and its run of iconic singles — Raspberry Beret, Paisley Park, Pop Life and America — each of which charted differently across territories during the album’s original release.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album by Prince and the Revolution, the Prince Estate in partnership with Warner Records and Legacy Recordings, released Around The World In A Day: The Singles, exclusively for RSD Black Friday.

America (12" Version) stands as one of the defining long‑form recordings of Prince’s mid‑’80s period — a fusion of protest funk, psychedelic improvisation and Minneapolis groove. Its 21‑minute runtime showcases Prince’s band‑leader instincts, his political edge and his willingness to push the boundaries of the 12" format.