It's the time of year when holiday music is everywhere: your car radio, the mall, maybe your office, almost certainly your office elevator. Depending on your taste, that music is either joyous or ...

I ’m just a soul trapped in this circuitry.” The voice singing those lyrics is raw and plaintive, dipping into blue notes. A lone acoustic guitar chugs behind it, punctuating the vocal phrases with ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Songs, at their core, are supposed to enliven you. They’re like light bulbs for doubt, for the uncertainty that comes with life itself. They are meant to illuminate, entertain, provoke thought, offer ...

Move over King Kenny Chesney, there's a new queen of summer songs in country music. This list of the 10 best country songs for summer 2025 includes one or two summer love songs, an accidental ...

Sonic Youth deserves far more credit than they get, as forgotten masterpieces like 'I Love You Golden Blue' are a testament ...

The years have both scarred and enlivened Tears for Fears. Their 2022 comeback album The Tipping Point was sparked by a reunion, for the first time since 2004, between Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith ...