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

Peter Asher reflects on how he got from Peter and Gordon topping the charts with a Paul McCartney song to producing James ...

Akshaye Khanna’s powerful entry in Dhurandhar has been creating waves, and a major part of the buzz is around the viral track ...

Dhurandhar’s music has captivated listeners across India with its global influences. Among its stars is Daiaphi Lamare, aka Reble, a rapper from Megh ...

Gorillaz are releasing a new album, The Mountain, on February 27, 2026 via KONG, the band’s own label. Now they have shared ...

Billy Joel’s iconic We Didn’t Start the Fire returned with a modern cover, yet it didn’t capture the magic fans remember.

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

Gorillaz have shared 'Damascus,' the latest song from their next album, 'The Mountain,' which features Yasiin Bey (f.k.a Mos ...

DARTS fans will be in fine voice over the next few weeks at the World Championship. Luke Littler won the title last year and ...

Googoosh’s love songs are both banned and beloved in her homeland. Her new memoir reveals a life as rich and painful as ...

Before listening to “The Life of a Showgirl,” I was not sure what to expect from Taylor Swift since she has explored many ...

Setting the record straight. This time of year, if I listen to Christmas music, I'm going back to the classics, and of course, Dolly Parton's beautiful "Hard Candy Christmas" will forever be at the ...