A glance at some of those chart-toppers in 2025, including Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” Sabrina Carpenter ’s “Manchild,” Alex ...

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Here are 40 Christmas music classics for your playlist, from Mariah Carey to Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Joni ...

A selection of songs to build a great holiday soundtrack, from the great holiday films and TV episodes that are out there.

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Doechii’s “Nissan Altima” emerged as one of 2025’s most discussed breakout rap tracks. Featuring stinging lyricism, dramatic ...

NPR Music critics, editors and Tiny Desk producers each singled out one album they would recommend to anyone who came calling ...

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"Missa Sacra Profana" by Andrew Bearden In February, I was honored to partake in the world premiere of "Missa Sacra Profana," a choral piece by my friend, San Diego composer and musician Andrew ...