A side effect of the way we listen to music in the streaming era is that it's harder than ever for new stars to break through. Or it was until 2024, anyway. This year, it felt like a page turned, the ...

The best creative inspiration often comes from observing the world around us, and these Beatles songs about real-life events are certainly no exception. And indeed, the Fab Four had plenty going on in ...

Songwriters representing all five of the compositions nominated for best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards got together virtually for a Songwriters Hall of Fame discussion that is premiering ...

Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year. By Jon Pareles Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Pareles Here’s a ...