The world of pop is no stranger to a great hook, but the best artists on the charts can make a tune work in nearly any genre.

However, if you’re in the mood for an underdog story—a David to Taylor’s Goliath—I recommend perusing Billboard’s Hard Rock ...

The beautiful thing about music is that there's a song for every single mood out there, including every kind of sadness.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

On March 21, indie-pop band Japanese Breakfast released its fourth album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).” The ...

Hallelujah The Hills announced a four-album endeavor called DECK. The Boston band released “Fake Flowers At Sunset” with the Silver Jews’ Cassie Berman, and now they’re sharing “Crush All Night” with ...

Dolly Parton said she loved performing one of her songs live. Her audience didn't always appreciate it as much.

Why does Gen Z love nonchalant pop music? - IN FOCUS: Instead of innovating, new pop artists are leaning into a deliberately ...

Initially, many people refused to record Rezso Seress' Gloomy Sunday. However, later in 1935, this song was recorded and ...

The label further illustrates the impossible standards female musicians are constantly held to. Female artists who release ...

Welcome to the world of tribute acts, who get paid to enjoy plenty of glamorous perks while belting out ready-made hits.

Right before taking Coachella's biggest stage, Junior H dishes on representing Mexico and proving that he can do more than ...