When it comes to love songs, there's one genre that clearly does it best. That would be country, of course! Country love songs are the soundtrack to stolen glances and late-night dances under a ...

No matter your relationship status, it's hard not to appreciate a sweet lil love song. Even if you're single as a Pringle, a romantic ballad or loved-up bop never fails to give ya an instant serotonin ...

Valentine’s Day 2024 is here, and (almost) everyone is in the mood to listen to love songs. K-pop has a treasure trove of songs for all the emotional states that someone in love goes through. From ...

A side effect of the way we listen to music in the streaming era is that it's harder than ever for new stars to break through. Or it was until 2024, anyway. This year, it felt like a page turned, the ...

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This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

A huge, gloriously silly and brutally effective amalgam of abandoned styles ripe for reinvigorating — rap-metal, dream-prog, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Rihanna is more than just a global superstar—she’s a proud mother of two sons and deeply in love with their ...

Love Island USA Season 5 is constantly serving up juicy dating show drama with brand new episodes six nights a week. From fun and flirty challenges to messy and intense dumpings, the Love Island ...

It's not an idle question; more people listen to music at Valentine's Day than any other time except Christmas. As the editorial director of the music service Spotify, Sulinna Ong is in a perfect ...

What makes a perfect love song? Is it slow and sad, like “My Funny Valentine”? Or upbeat and poppy, like “Uptown Girl”? Or maybe it’s sultry and bluesy (“Let’s Get It On!”)? It’s not an idle question; ...