From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

Just because a song is a novelty song doesn't mean it's easier to write, as Whisperin' Bill Anderson can attest.

Forty-seven years ago today, a singing cowgirl who toured with a Wild West act and made country music history died.

The "Wicked: For Good" soundtrack is finally here, and with it comes the official cast recordings of two songs that are brand new to the musical. "No Place Like Home," sung by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba ...

The latest episode of South Park includes a cheeky song dedicated to Pete Hegseth. Here are the complete lyrics to that ...

The results are now in for our 2025 poll of Film Comment ’s contributors! On this page, you’ll find our list of the 20 best ...

As it passes a sun (By a wind off the sea) Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

JOHNNY CASH was an American singer and songwriter who become one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in ...

Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He’s also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born and raised ...

December 9, 2025 • The son of Cuban immigrants, Malo and his band blended country, rock and roll, folk, jump blues, Latin music and Cajun rhythms into a distinct sound anchored by his unmistakable ...