Within the realm of classic rock lie the bands that take the extra step to reflect on their memories as if they were written ...

The murder ballad, though not a sub-genre we commonly reference, has never entirely died out. It seems to have about as many ...

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So it’s not a surprise that during these politically turbulent times and the ongoing ICE presence in Minnesota, musicians have used the craft to speak up. Here are five songs written in response to ...

Love songs can come in many different forms, and tracks like "Something" and "Layla" are among the most enduring in classic rock history!

The best songs of the week include new music from Hiss Golden Messanger, Fcukers, Brent Faiyaz, Deb Never, and more.

Patrick Whelan, a Harvard Medical School lecturer who has researched music and the brain, puts some of it down to evolutionary biology. Early mammals relied heavily on hearing to avoid predators, the ...

While Bad Bunny may have pushed the boundaries of acceptable content in his lyrics for TV, it remains up for debate whether he actually crossed them.

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The controversy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance is the latest — and perhaps biggest — cultural flash point of ...

There's something magical about those first few words of a song. Before the chorus kicks in, before the bridge takes you ...

Music can make or break a figure skating program. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with skating coach Mary Quigg of Denver about what she thinks works and what to watch out for during the Winter Olympics.