This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Love is one of Taylor Swift’s favorite things. When she was just 25, she admitted that she had already spent her “whole life tryin’ to put it into words.” From her debut album on, audiences have ...

Love Island USA has been one of the hottest shows of the summer, and Spotify saw an uptick in user-generated playlists inspired by the Peacock dating series. The streamer reports that since the ...

In the era of streaming, having music downloaded directly to your device can be incredibly convenient, especially when internet connectivity is unreliable. Here are seven free music download apps for ...

The universal language of music has united generations of lovers since the beginning of time. Falling in and out of love, grasping at unrequited love, mourning love lost and succumbing to deep love ...

Selena Gomez just released her first single of 2024, "Love On," and the video features beautiful French vistas, gorgeous clothing and more. The song is Gomez's invitation to a lover, singing, "Clock ...

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In this theoretical review, we examine how the roles of music in mate choice and social bonding are expressed in romantic relationships. Darwin’s Descent of Man originally proposed the idea that ...