From Olivia Rodrigo to Karol G, we look at nine tracks that defined the summer of 2026 and why they stood out.

A song that draws those already deeply immersed in Sakanaction even further into its depths. A song that projects the very reality of Ichiro writing lyrics. That song is "Boil," included on their 6th ...

First, a personal note.Truth be told, Latin is my favorite genre of dance.I dance various styles at the sports club, but when Latin music plays, my energy level clearly goes up. Salsa, merengue, ...

Is it the song that has become so omnipresent that many have become sick of it? Does this mean that "Happy" by Pharrell ...

The poet and lyricist Gulzar has profoundly shaped the idea of tender romance in India through his verse and songs in more ...

An old song can bring back every lyric even after decades. The contrast with fading exam notes shows how music, repetition ...

We all want to know when we're in the "good old days" before leaving them, but nobody warns you about how heavy it feels when ...

The 1970s was an incredible decade for popular music. The empowerment of a young generation as a cultural and economic force ...

Everyone has heard of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials, but most do not realize that they were named after Salem because that ...

From “Amazing Grace” to “It Is Well,” historic hymns connect worshippers across generations through lyrics of faith, grief, hope and church history.

I was thinking about how, amid all our serious reading and warnings today of imperilled futures—from the renewed prospect of nuclear war to the ...

Australian producer Maxwell Byrne, aka 1tbsp, collaborates with Vienna-based artist kid on air on a dance track exploring ...