The merits of Stephin Merritt: Indie’s finest and most overlooked songwriter?

Stephin Merritt has had a cult following for 30 years, but few expected his inclusion on the New York Times list of the 30 ...

Everybody loves the sunshine, eventually: The enduring appeal of Roy Ayers’ 1976 song

The son of Roy Ayers reflects on his father's iconic song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" as a cultural touchstone and the ...

1977 Country-Pop Ballad, Named One of the Greatest of All Time, Became a Tearjerker by Accident

An emotional 1977 smash spent decades being viewed as one of music’s ultimate heartbreak ballads, even though that was never ...

1977 Soft Rock Classic From One-Hit Wonder Became a No. 1 Hit

In 1977, a whimsical soft rock song about romance and fantasy unexpectedly soared to the top of the charts. "Undercover Angel" by Alan O'Day became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, turning O'Day ...
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Here’s the defining song from each 1970s year

A chronological journey through ten years of sonic revolution, from the twilight of The Beatles to the dawn of hip-hop ...

Every UK Eurovision song entry ranked, from worst to best

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 kicks off this weekend. All eyes turn to Vienna, Austria, as Britain pins its hopes on Look ...