EJAE, winner of the award for music (original song) for “Golden” from “K-pop Demon Hunters,” poses in the press room at the ...

These three rock songs all came out in 1980, and all have heartbreaking lyrics that are absolutely devastating.

The power ballad was at the heart of 1980s pop and rock music, and these three songs helped start the trend and keep it alive.

If it wins, all seven songwriters will become Oscar winners. But they'll have to share one statuette. We'll explain. By Paul Grein “Golden” may be on the verge of making history at the Academy Awards.

More than 50 years after its release, one 1971 rock anthem is still casting a long shadow over the genre. According to rankings compiled by TheTopTens, the greatest classic rock song of all time is ...

After spending years performing cover songs, saint chuck says they're ready for the world to hear their original sounds.

Salsa has known more than its share of star vocalists and virtuoso instrumentalists. But among the artists who defined the rich, layered specificity of its sound was Willie Colón, who died on Feb. 21.

The Oscars producers are turning this year’s nominated songs into big showpieces that celebrate the films behind them. On ...

Just twice: That’s how many times Super Bowl halftime performers have sent a song to No. 1 the week after their televised extravaganza. Last February, Kendrick Lamar sent “Not Like Us,” his incendiary ...

After black midi’s split, all eyes went to frontman Geordie Greep and his eclectic impulses. I won’t knock Greep’s bag—his solo debut did splashy, head-spinning things—but I’ve always been more ...

Last year, there were none. This year, movie music fans will at least get to hear two of the five best original song nominees. As reported by Variety in January, citing a letter from the Oscars' ...

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...