Every decade of the modern era has forged its own unique pop sound, and the 1990s were no exception. While predictably varied in terms of sub-genre, this arena was typically dominated by pure vocal ...

The best songs are the ones that leave a lasting impact for years to come. In the case of "My Girl" by The Temptations, the ...

The 1980s were a transformative era in pop music. Musicians were moving away from the disco genre of the '70s and decided to innovate with bolder sounds. It was a time in which synthesizers, ...

Each year at NPR Music, we curate two flagship lists: The Best Albums of the Year and The Best Songs of the Year. But there's a lot more recommendations and criticism where those came from. You'll ...

In the late 1980s, pop music was at its apex. The training wheels had come off. It was time to take the genre for a real spin and show what it could do. And in 1987, there were a number of artists who ...

You may have heard of recession meals and wardrobes. Now, we have "recession pop" - bangers from 2008-2010 gaining popularity with a younger audience. Let me take you back to the fall of 2008. The ...

One of the remarkable aspects of music is witnessing how it evolves and elevates with each passing decade. The 1970s were no different, as the era showcased how musicians could easily blend the sounds ...