For this week's all-tearjerker episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton took the conversation offline and set up shop in Bob's apartment, armed with some home recording gear, a box ...

It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most emotionally charged songs in pop and rock history. Dance music and post-disco were taking the stage, but sadder songs made appearances in the ...

When you think of the genre of classic rock, often big, bodacious songs come to mind. Songs about rocking the night away, songs about partying, songs that will blow your ears back and maybe even break ...

The best, most authentic songs come straight from the heart, but these can also be the most painful to write—something country icon Tim McGraw learned the hard way in a song he wrote crying in the car ...

Just about a year ago, while under lockdown, London-based producer Lauren Duffus began to tinker with a trial version of Logic 3 to pass the time, and she hasn’t stopped making music since. While she ...

Formed in 1994 by Rose Melberg (Tiger Trap) and Jen Sbragia (All Girl Summer Fun Band), The Softies aimed to be an antithesis to the rat in a cage rage that was going on at the time, by way of spare ...

When people think of Jackson, they think of dancing — both the King of Pop’s iconic moves and his incredible array of dance songs. “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Smooth ...

If you’re as big a nerd as I am (and chances are you probably are), then you’re likely looking forward to next week’s livestream of The Game Awards. Even though it’s just an award show for video games ...

Drake breaks Spotify record with “Make Them Cry” Drake has added another streaming milestone to his career. The Canadian superstar […] The post Drake’s “Make Them Cry” breaks record for most single ...

Whether you’re watching the “All Too Well” short film with your cats or jamming out to “You Need to Calm Down” with some gal pals, there’s a Taylor Swift song for every occasion. Here are some of our ...