Talk about a reaction function: It took less than 10 minutes after the S&P 500 closed in the red for President Donald Trump to declare a cease-fire extension. Granted that cease-fire still has the ...

One of the cool things about music is how artists can be a voice for the voiceless. Throughout music history, artists have used their music to inspire change and fight against injustices and ...

The Boss is still singing truth to power – but modern music’s dissenting voice has never sounded so faint Guy Kelly has been writing features, interviewing household names and, with mixed success, ...

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The official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. In the years since, it has been bestowed sparingly: only if a song has sold at least 10 million ...

Only 90 songs have debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 since the chart was launched in 1958. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo is the most recent song to achieve this feat. Drake has the most entries with ...

It's hard to believe Morgan Wallen's debut single in country music is over a decade old. "Spin You Around" was his first offering under Panacea Records in 2015. The now-superstar made an attempt to ...

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Okay, we know it's still summer, but it won't be too long until people have to head back to school. And whether you're dreading having to waking up early, or are excited to hit the ground running, ...

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...

May 15, 2026 • Jobi Riccio. Dua Saleh. Tank and the Bangas. Plus, others not named Drake! NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Joe Kendrick of WNCW in North Carolina about their favorite albums out ...

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