Hilary Duff returns to pop radio as “Roommates” debuts on the Pop Airplay chart, marking her first appearance on the Billboard list in more than a decade.

There’s a lot that goes into throwing a themed party —from the decor to the food to the activities. All of these elements make it feel cohesive. I threw a K-pop-themed birthday party in 2023, and this ...

Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, ...

From Blink-182 and Green Day to Yellowcard and Paramore, many pop-punk bands have stolen the hearts of rock music lovers. Though the genre has slightly shifted as the years (or decades) have passed, ...

Relax River's elevator music is a classic by now! These jazzy vibes may be used anywhere, even out of the elevators: an amazing selection of easy listening music perfect for any situation Bossa Nova ...

When my ex-roommate first heard the Hot Hot Heat song “Bandages” on the radio, he thought the line was actually “Ban the Jews.” “I thought that was kind of weird,” he said. On the strength of that ...

What do Lady Gaga and the economy have in common? According to the Internet, more than you might imagine. Lady Gaga is among the artists supposedly at the forefront of 2025’s boom of “recession pop,” ...

The challenge last time was to come up with a name for “the music you get while on hold on the phone” — a term like elevator music. James L. Sherley, of Boston, took exception to the idea that the two ...

The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass. By Jon Caramanica This year, from a distance, the ...

The year 2025 has been a whirlwind year for music, with songs from every genre going viral and dominating playlists around the world. From pop chart-toppers to underground experiments, artists have ...

Not to rush the season or anything — the box stores, television ads and social media feeds have done that — but I want to call attention to a Christmas song you’ve probably already heard this year. It ...

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