It will be game, set, match (and dance) when Odesza headlines the official U.S. Open afterparty on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Taking place at the 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium after the U.S. Open Women’s singles final also happening on Sept. 6, the night will feature a DJ set by the duo along with a performance by Tokimonsta.

Beginning at 9 p.m. ET, the show is happening as part of the U.S. Open Finals Fan Fest. Taking place Sept. 6-7, Fan Fest offers ticketholders expanded passes to the grounds, access to watch parties and live feeds of celebrity arrivals to Louis Armstrong Stadium and the U.S .Open Fountain Plaza and more. 

Access to see Odesza and Tokimonsta will require a separate ticket, which will be available to purchase starting this Friday via Ticketmaster.

The U.S. Open takes place Aug. 18 through Sept. 7 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, and will feature many of the world’s leading tennis players competing in men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles, and mixed doubles. The complex’s main facility, the nearly 24,000-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium, will host its first ever electronic music show on Sept. 11 with a headlining set by Swedish House Mafia, a performance that sold out in 30 minutes.

This is the second year of the U.S. Open Finals Fan Fest, which launched last year with a performance by Galantis.

British musician Terry Reid, who earned the nickname “Superlungs” for his powerful voice and once turned down the chance to be Led Zeppelin’s singer, has died at 75, his rep confirmed to The Guardian.

Reid had been receiving treatment for cancer, and in July, he was forced to cancel an upcoming run of shows amidst treatment. A crowdfunding appeal had been set up to assist with medical costs. “Terry’s spirit remains strong, and he’s deeply grateful for the outpouring of care he’s already received,” the page wrote at the time of posting eight days ago.

The tour was due to kick off on Sep. 11 in Wolverhampton, England, and conclude later that month in Trondheim, Norway. Joe Bonamassa paid tribute to Reid and wrote on social media that Reid was “one of the greatest to ever do it and a beautiful person and soul.”

The cult star’s history was intertwined with a number of fellow music greats. Reid was born in Cambridgeshire, England, on Nov. 13, 1949, and began touring and recording at an early age. When he was 13 years old he formed The Redbeats, and at age 15 he joined Peter Jay and The Jaywalkers as a guitarist. 

A year later in 1966, the group joined The Rolling Stones as the support act on a U.K. tour alongside Ike & Tina Turner and The Yardbirds. Reid then found a career as a solo act and supported the Stones once again on their infamous 1969 tour. Aretha Franklin was smitten with his talent, and in 1968, reportedly stated, “There are only three things happening in England: the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Terry Reid.”

He also impressed Jimmy Page of The Yardbirds. When Page was forming Led Zeppelin in 1968, he sought Reid as a vocalist, but was turned down due to Reid’s existing commitment to tour with the Stones. Instead Reid suggested Robert Plant, then the singer in Band of Joy, for the duties, and also recommended John Bonham as the group’s drummer. “I was intent on doing my own thing,” Reid told The Guardian in 2024. “I contributed half the band – that’s enough on my part!” Deep Purple also attempted to land him as vocalist in 1969, which he also turned down.

Reid’s debut solo album Bang, Bang You’re Terry Reid was released in 1968. The LP featured a song he wrote at age 14 — “Without Expression” — which would later be covered by John Mellencamp, REO Speedwagon, The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. In 1969, he joined Fleetwood Mac and Cream as a support act on tour and was a close friend of Jimi Hendrix during his time in London.

In 1973 he was signed by Atlantic boss Ahmet Ertegun and released River, a critical success, but he eventually left for ABC Records for his follow-up Seed of Memory (1976). In the 1980s, Reid undertook session work with Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley and Jackson Browne.

In 1991 he released the Trevor Horn-produced comeback LP The Driver; Reid released his final album, The Other Side of the River, in 2016. He was admired by Jack White, whose Raconteurs recorded Reid’s “Rich Kid Blues” for its 2008 album, Consolers of the Lonely. In 2020, a posthumous Chris Cornell compilation included a rendition of Reid’s 1976 song “To Be Treated Rite.”

Reid played his final live show in September 2024 at the Half Moon in London. He is survived by his wife, Annette.

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Showing off your personality goes beyond your fashion and makeup style — you can also incorporate your tastes into your living space. For college students, this includes your dorm room, and if music is a big part of your identity, then incorporating vintage music posters should be considered your dorm essentials.

Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, pop, alternative or hip-hop, make note of your favorite artists and take a peek at Billboard‘s best album covers list to determine who and what pictures you’ll want displayed in your room. There are no rules when it comes to showing off your most-listened-to bands and/or singers, which means you can mix and match everything from genres to color palettes.

Curious which ones are the most popular? We rounded up some of our previously ranked album covers to help inspire you in your decorating journey.

Keep reading to shop our selection below.

In celebration of the late and great Ozzy Osbourne, you purchase a certified banger of a poster at Walmart depicting Osbourne on the cover of Rolling Stone from 2002. The poster is printed on heavy stock paper and measures 27 x 40 inches.

Your favorite artist’s favorite artist has a slew of posters available that would look pretty stellar on your dorm room wall. This one from Amazon is 24 x 36 inches and is printed on impactful high gloss paper.

For our Rodrigo fans, this poster serves as a homage to the singer’s stellar career thus far. The 12×18 inch poster is printed on sturdy canvas and features some of the singer’s most memorable looks and lyrics printed in a collage.

Frank Ocean’s Blonde album is a classic. The album holds a special place in the hearts of many, especially you skater boys (you know who you are). This poster retails for $2.96 and neasures 24in x 36in.

Buy: Woonkit Vintage Rock Band Posters for Room Aesthetic, 70s 80s 90s Retro Music Room Wall Bedroom Decor Art, Vintage Rock Concert Poster Wall Collage, Old Music Album Cover Prints (12 SET B, 7.8X11.8 INCH) $18.99

Rock ‘n’ roll fans will appreciate this set of posters, as it comes with a variety of vintage-inspired posters of artists including Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Kiss and more. Plus, you can arrange them on your wall however you want, making it 100% customizable.

Bring a pop of pink into your space with Tyler, The Creator’s Igor album cover poster, which features an all-pink background and a black-and-white photo of the rapper’s face. You can choose between two sizes: 12″ x 18″ or 16″ x 24″, depending on your preferences.

David Bowie takes the spotlight in this poster for Aladdin Sane as he sports the iconic painted lightning bolt on his face. It measures at 24″ x 36″ and is made with traditional poster paper.

Infuse your love of rap into your decor game through The Notorious B.I.G.’s popular ready to die album poster. It comes with a simple photo on a white background that’s minimalist-approved while showcasing your adoration for the music.

Score 15% off A$AP Rocky’s 2013 album poster that has a photograph of the rapper wrapped in the American flag. You can pair it with other black-and-white photos or surround it by color to make it pop.

Buy: SZA Poster SOS Poster SZA SOS Album Cover Poster Canvas Poster Bedroom Decor Sports Landscape Office Room Decor Gift Unframe-style 12x18inch(30x45cm)

Lovers of SZA can cover that blank wall space with her SOS album poster, which comes with the name and song titles printed underneath a sitting SZA. It’ll also go nicely with another round of you listening to her hits and more.

Buy: Pyramid America Led Zeppelin I Music Album Cover Cool Wall Decor Art Print Poster 60×90 $13.88

Show some love for Led Zeppelin with this retro album poster that’s not only less than $11, but comes with some subtle color that won’t take away from all your other pieces of dorm decor.

Buy: A Pink Floyd – Dark Side of The Moon Poster 36 x 12 (UNFRAMED) $11.27

Dedicated Pink Floyd listeners can enjoy a supersized version of the band’s Dark Side of the Moon album art as this poster measures at 36″ x 12″.

Buy: Trends International Beatles-Abbey Road Wall Poster, 22.375″ x 34″, Unframed Version, Bedroom $9.99

If you’d prefer to put up some of the greats, you can’t forget to incorporate the famous Abbey Road album poster. The photo displays all four of the band members walking across the street in London, while showcasing your love for vintage music.

Complete your shrine of Kendrick Lamar with a black and white poster of him and others posing in front to the White House. It’s made with a semi-gloss material and comes in two sizes to choose from.

Sophie’s poster will mesmerize you and your guests as it features a pearl-like background as she sits in water wearing a gorgeous multi-colored dress.

The Beyhive will be buzzing to cover their wall space with the artist and what better way than with a poster of her chart-making album Lemonade.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best music coolers, mattress sales and tarot cards.

The U.K.’s Association for Independent Music has revealed the first nominees for its upcoming awards ceremony, including Fontaines D.C. and Bon Iver.

Now in its 15th year, the Independent Music Awards celebrates artists and labels operating in the indie music sector. The prizes will be awarded at a ceremony to be held at London’s iconic Roundhouse venue on Sept. 23. 

Over the course of its history, a number of huge names have collected prizes from the Independent Music Awards. 2024’s victors included Jorja Smith, Sampha, Barry Can’t Swim and Neneh Cherry, with previous winners including Adele, RAYE and Stormzy.

In 2025’s list, jazz collective Ezra Collective (Partisan Records), NYC dance act Fcukers (Ninja Tune), London singer-songwriter Hope Tala (Big Family Music) and French-Senegalese experimental artist anaiis (5dB) each earned two nominations.

Ten albums are competing for the best independent album prize. They include Bon Iver’s Sable, Fable; Ezra Collective’s Dance, No One’s Watching; Fontaines D.C.’s Romance; Hope Tala’s Hope Handwritten; and John Glacier’s Like a Ribbon.

Artists nominated in the best independent track category include Jim Legxacy (“Father”), Wet Leg (“Catch These Fists”), Jorja Smith (“Loving You”) and Wunderhorse (“The Rope”). 

U.K. indie labels Ninja Tune, Transgressive and Believe secured the most nominations, with three each, while 5dB, Communion, Domino, FAMM, Partisan, Technicolour, XL and Young earned two each.

Two categories will involve public participation: best independent record store and best live performer will both accept nominations from the public. Fans can submit their nominees for the categories on the award’s website. 

Nominees in a number of categories, including best independent label and music entrepreneur of the year, are still to be announced. Winners will be selected by a judging panel made up of music industry and media professionals.

“As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Independent Music Awards, I’m inspired by the extraordinary creativity flowing from the U.K.’s independent music community,” Gee Davy, chief executive of AIM, said in a statement. “Every year, our sector delivers music that speaks to hearts, minds and dancing feet — and this year’s nominees are no exception. Our panel of tastemakers has curated a spectacular selection from the vast array of submissions. This is only a glimpse of the immense talent and variety within the scene, but showcases the fearless artistry that defines this community.

“Independence in music means freedom to create, innovate and build careers and businesses on our own terms. The independent sector is where culture meets commercial success, and our 2025 nominees perfectly embody that intersection. I look forward to celebrating their achievements at what promises to be a truly special edition of the Awards.”

Here’s the full list of 2025 AIM Independent Music Awards nominees.

Best independent track

anaiis, Grupo Cosmo, “B.P.E” (5dB Records)
Ezra Collective, Yazmin Lacey – “God Gave Me Feet for Dancing” (Partisan Records)
JIALING, “Freaky Horns” (Clasico Records)
Jim Legxacy, “Father” (XL Recordings)
Jorja Smith, Maverick Sabre, “Loving You” (FAMM)
Miso Extra, Metronomy, “Good Kisses” (Transgressive Records)
Orla Gartland, “Mine” (New Friends Music)
Wet Leg, “Catch These Fists” (Domino Recording Co.)
Wunderhorse, “The Rope” (Communion Records)
Yannis & The Yaw, Tony Allen, “Rain Can’t Reach Us” (Transgressive Records)

Best independent album

Bon Iver, Sable, Fable (Jagjaguwar)
Ezra Collective, Dance, No One’s Watching (Partisan Records)
Fontaines DC, Romance (XL Recordings)
Hope Tala, Hope Handwritten (Big Family Music)
John Glacier, Like a Ribbon (Young)
Maverick Sabre, Burn the Right Things Down (FAMM)
Moonchild Sanelly, Full Moon (Transgressive Records)
Nala Sinephro, Endlessness (Warp Records)
Oklou, Choke Enough (Oklou / True Panther Records)
TAAHLIA, Gramarye (untitled (recs))

U.K. independent breakthrough (in association with Amazon Music) 

corto.alto (Ninja Tune)
Fat Dog (Domino Recording Co.)
Glass Beams (Ninja Tune)
Hope Tala (Big Family Music)
Sara Landry (HEKATE Records)

Best independent EP/mixtape

Fcukers, Baggy$$ (Technicolour Records)
MRCY, VOLUME 1(Dead Oceans)
Nectar Woode, Head Above Water (Communion Music)
Shygirl, Club Shy Room 2 (Because Music)
Zino Vinci, The Late Bloomer (Bawne London / Believe)  

Best independent remix

Aluna, “Heatstroke” (Paul Woolford remix) (Mad Decent / Because Music)
Home Counties, TATYANA, “Uptight” – TATYANA remix (Submarine Cat Records)
Koreless, “Seven” (Jorg Kuning Bicton Barns Remix) (Young)
Nilufer Yanya, “Just a Western” (Boy Harsher Remix) (Ninja Tune)
Rosie Lowe, “Gratitudes” (D’Monk remix) (Blue Flowers Music)

One to Watch

anaiis (5dB Records)
BINA. (TLD Records)
Chloe Qisha (VLF Records / Believe) 
Cristale (Believe)
Fcukers (Ninja Tune)

The opening lyrics to the song at No. 1 on the first Billboard Hot Country Songs chart of the 21st century? “I can feel the magic floating in the air.”

That single — Faith Hill’s sweet love song “Breathe” — also includes odes to thoughts that “seem to settle on the breeze” and the happy realization: “Isn’t that the way that love’s supposed to be?”

A quarter of a century later, the top of the tally sounded notably different.

On the last chart of the first 25 years of the century, top 10 hits included Post Malone’s bitter (if not upbeat in sound) breakup song “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen; Jelly Roll’s thoughtful admission “I Am Not Okay”; and Wallen’s “Lies Lies Lies,” in which he concedes, “Girl, I’m on a downhill dive.”

While those mark just two of the 1,306 charts between 2000 and 2024, they neatly reflect changes in country hits over the first quarter of the century.

ChartCipher, which provides compositional analytics for hits on Billboard charts, has studied the most notable trends in the genre in that span. Below, check out seven key ways that hit country songs have evolved from Y2K to today.

Vocal Melody Themes

Songs with four or more vocal melody themes — or motifs, defined as recognizable sequences of notes that repeat throughout a song — declined significantly on Hot Country Songs between 2000 and 2024. This reduction suggests a shift toward simpler, more streamlined vocal arrangements in contemporary country music.

Chord Repetition

Somewhat similarly, the percentage of songs featuring frequent chord repetition increased on Hot Country Songs over the first quarter of the 21st century. Titles with high chord repetition typically feature more straightforward, accessible structures that prioritize familiarity and cohesion.

Lyrical Repetitiveness

Along with increased chord repetition, lyrical repetition became more prevalent on Hot Country Songs over 2000-24, further reinforcing the trend toward simpler and more immediately engaging songwriting.

Song Length

Country hits have followed the broader mainstream trend toward shorter durations, with the share of songs under three minutes nearly tripling on both pop and country charts between 2000 and 2024. This reflects an emphasis on delivering impact quickly and encouraging repeat listens on streaming services.

Positive/Negative Lyrical Sentiment

The number of songs featuring a primarily negative lyrical sentiment more than doubled on Hot Country Songs from 2000 to 2024, signaling a notable emotional shift in thematic content.

Timbre

In 2000, the vast majority of country songs featured primarily bright timbres — aka, the unique qualities or tone colors of a sound. By 2024, the use of bright timbres had markedly declined, aligning with the increase in songs that express a primarily negative mood and contributing to a darker overall sonic palette.

Profanity

Well, $#!+ … the use of profanity increased on the Hot Country Songs chart between 2000 and 2024 (and, unsurprisingly, with a more pronounced rise than on the radio-based, FCC-patrolled Country Airplay chart). This suggests a growing embrace of rawer, more unfiltered lyrical expression.

Main Takeaways

The decrease in melodic complexity and increase in repetition and shorter song lengths all reflect a broader trend in country music between 2000 and 2024 toward simplification and immediacy — a strategic shift aimed at sparking maximum impact in minimal time to sustain listener attention and drive engagement.

Meanwhile, the latter three trends above indicate a significant emotional and tonal change in the genre over the past 25 years. The doubling of songs with primarily negative lyrical sentiment, the decline in bright timbres and the rise in profanity all point toward a genre that is becoming darker and more emotionally intense.

Count down the top 10 titles on Billboard’s Top Hot Country Songs of the 21st Century retrospective, and check out the entire 100-position chart in Billboard’s Greatest of All Time charts menu. Also check out Billboard’s Top Country Artists of the 21st Century chart and the Top Country Albums of the 21st Century chart, with all coverage of Billboard’s 21st Century charts here.

Billboard’s Top Country Artists, Top Country Albums and Top Hot Country Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect performance on weekly charts dated Jan. 1, 2000, through Dec. 28, 2024. The Top Country Artists category ranks the best-performing acts in that span based on activity on Top Country Albums and Hot Country Songs. (Titles released prior to mid-1999 are excluded, although such entries that appeared on Top Country Albums or Hot Country Songs in that span contribute to the calculation of the Top Country Artists chart.)