From a single inspired by larvae squirming in the dirt to a comically enlightening track about waiting on hold with an insurance company, our music critics share their favorite music from the month.

Martin, a former top aide to ex-New York City Mayor Eric Adams, of accepting diamond earrings from real estate developers.

During a dangerously cold night in Chicago’s South Loop, Buddy Guy’s Legends was on fire. Friday night marked the 10th show ...

Ahead of his Palm Springs show, the “American Pie” songwriter reflects on six decades of music, creative independence and why ...

Of all the unique oddities of my career, I am perhaps proudest of the fact that I am forever linked with Buddy Holly. I have heard it said that children dream in a different way than grown-ups. To ...

Later that year, Holly confided in Anka about wanting to leave the Crickets and change his musical direction. A fan of Anka’s ...

The “I Lied to You” co-writer “had no idea” that audiences would declare the horror film’s surreal montage scene a phenomenon in its own right.

The blues has stirred and soothed the souls of people for generations and in Ryan Coogler's musical horror film "Sinners," also the souls of vampires. "Sinners" is set in the 1930's Clarksdale, ...

What a year for music — great songs came out of anywhere, in every style and every genre. These are my 25 favorite songs of 2025, though some gems will appear over on my albums list, to avoid ...

It’s a December tradition like no other: Roasting Reading former President Barack Obama’s annual list of his favorite movies, books, and songs. This year’s selection includes a cut off Richard Russell ...

Following their list of the Top 100 Albums of 2025, Rolling Stone have unveiled their Top Songs of the Year. Many of the picks carry over from the album list, but there are also a bunch of artists who ...

YouTube has revealed which songs were the most popular in Korea this year! On December 3, YouTube Korea wrapped up 2025 by releasing several year-end lists that looked back at trends from the past ...