Ever since she topped the Billboard Hot 100 with her debut track “Just Dance” in 2008, Lady Gaga has cemented herself as one ...

These iconic pop B-sides from the 20th century became legendary hits, and some of them even outdid their A-sides.

Spotify is stacking the most-beloved pop songs against one another in a new playlist.

The year 2025 has been a whirlwind year for music, with songs from every genre going viral and dominating playlists around the world. From pop chart-toppers to underground experiments, artists have ...

From bops to bangers, these are the tracks that defined a generation! Join us as we count down our picks for the most iconic ...

A key change can make a big difference in a pop song's success. These three tunes from the 1980s mastered the art of the key ...

Popular ’70s songs that take us back Songs can be time machines. Music unlocks memory in a major way, and the right ones can ...

What was the greatest decade in pop music? Well, we think that’s easily the ’60s. Motown, the Beatles, and psychedelic rock, are all game-changing moments in popular music. But the greatest single ...

All the feelings that I have hiding here for you inside." That lyric opens up “Cherish,” a number-one hit for the Association in 1966. It isn’t a good lyric. At least, I don’t think it is. It is a ...

This is one of our favorite topics of discussion at NPR Music: What was the worst and best decade for pop music? We'll post a survey later asking you what you think, but I say the worst is the '80s.