The drift towards more downbeat music has been long-lasting. Recent analysis in Scientific Reports found a similar pattern ...

We found four songs Chris Stapleton wrote for himself, which have lyrics that read like a stunning masterpiece.

Luke Bryan has been part of country music for almost 20 years. These are four of his best songs released in the last decade.

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According to legend, back in 1968, Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh fired Bob Weir and Pigpen from their positions in the Grateful ...

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The title “Papaoutai” is a play on the phrase “Papa où t’es?,” which translates to “Dad, where are you?” in English. Stromae ...

Carolina MiC’s unexpected success with ‘If I had $150,000’ teaches important life lessons: Don’t reach too high, don’t take ...

Kate Bush has many great songs worth listening to beyond "Running Up That Hill," including "Wuthering Heights" and "King of ...

K‑pop is a major force in global pop culture, yet it’s long been overlooked by the Grammys. That may shift at the 2026 ...

Lyrics of a song can reach us in ways that no other speech can. Some of our colleagues at NPR Music have been thinking about which lyrics from 2025 have moved them. RODNEY CARMICHAEL, BYLINE: Hey, I'm ...

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped. Lyrics of a song can reach us in ways that no other speech ...