As the 1970s turned to the 1980s, culture shifted. In hindsight, the first ever number one single of the new decade seems to hold a clue for the change.

New research shows playlists push sameness in hip-hop: shared 808 drums, shorter songs, heavy auto-tune, and more uniform lyrics across 2022 hits.

The documentary “King of Them All” by Clifton filmmaker Yemi Oyediran brings the King Record story to national audiences on PBS.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 is set for November 28th, and organizers have issued their list of releases for the day after Thanksgiving.

Career-cappers, swan songs and victory laps—from David Bowie to 2Pac to the Beatles, the best final albums almost take the sting out of saying goodbye.

One of their most pivotal albums, What’s the Story Morning Glory, came out in 1995; however, despite all of its influence, it didn’t manage to get that elusive fucking “best-selling” title, as it came ...

Bomba and Plena music, Puerto Rico’s traditional rhythms, are having a global moment. Bad Bunny has helped elevate the genres to new audiences.

The Isley Brothers ended up moving on from their funk and rock hybrid, replacing it with smooching songs-for-grown-folks such as “Between the Sheets,” “Contagious” and “Caravan of Love.” In 2006, in a ...

Festivals Acadiens et Creoles marks its 51st year Oct. 10-12 in Lafayette's Girard Park. The three-day event is celebration of Cajun music, zydeco and Acadiana food, art and culture.

The Australian pop artist’s second album, Kicking My Feet, primes him for a breakthrough he finally feels he can handle ...

Earlier this year, British singer Olivia Dean rented out a flat in East London that she repurposed into the perfect studio space. Following the buzz of her self-released hit single “OK Love You Bye” ...

Bad Bunny addressed criticism of his upcoming performance at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show while hosting the Oct. 4 season premiere of Saturday Night Live.