Before albums became the benchmark for those wishing to make big statements, singles were the best representation of an artist's merit. If something couldn't be said in a three and a half minute song, ...

“Wuthering Heights” may be a beloved classic novel, but Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation, now in theaters, isn’t exactly the book. It’s also got some pretty modern music, thanks to one of the biggest ...

Charlie Puth has helped pen some of the most popular hits of the last decade or so. His self-proclaimed perfect pitch has helped him create timeless melodies that instantly grab the listener. It ...

The year before punk broke, rock's old guard made a strong, pressing stand. But as the UCR staff-selected list below of the Top 40 Songs of 1976 shows, the music that dominated headlines at the end of ...

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. Before Billboard charts, before ...

SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains the soundtrack for the full eight episodes of Peacock‘s PONIES now streaming. Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson are back in action in Peacock’s new spy thriller ...

This year in music had no shortage of hits, but only a handful of songs truly rose above the rest. Whether they dominated the charts, took over social media or just refused to leave our heads, these ...

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 Gustav Mahler to Lady Gaga, a peek into Lindsay’s past 12 months in music. By Lindsay Zoladz It’s time for one of my favorite annual Amplifier traditions: the songs that explain my year. Consider ...

Looking back at the year in music, it was very much a “Golden” age. But, demon hunting aside, did it also count as golden with a small G? As we dived through our favorite music of 2025 to consider ...

Year-end season is normally all about positivity—publications pick their favorite albums and songs from the previous 12 months, and then we all argue over placements and omissions. “Where’s __?” is an ...

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. You can hear these songs in our ongoing Best ...