One of the cool things about R&B is hearing how the sound seems to constantly change from the previous decade. The 1980s was no different. From Michael Jackson to The Gap Band, here's a list of some ...

The year’s most bombastic song is a razor-sharp parody of a creep badly shooting his shot. “The barmaids know my name / I’ve ...

Jackson Browne (1974): Browne was in his mid 20s when he wrote this melancholic song cycle about crumbling relationships.

Jim Steinman found a home with two massive hits in 1983, songs that pulled off the unlikely feat of landing at Nos. 1 and 2 ...

This year’s best albums included the virtuosity of pianist Vijay Iyer, the survivalist punk of Straw Man Army and more.

A mix of well-known performers and up-and-comers makes for a diverse list of worthy pastime endeavors this holiday season.

"Sometimes a gig is more than just a gig." Friends of the late, great Mark Lanegan - including Josh Homme, Dave Gahan, Chrissie Hynde and Bobby Gillespie - assemble in London for an emotional, once-in ...

Which are the best Christmas songs by black artists? Do you want to spice up your playlist this festive season? Discover the ...

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes emerged from the New Jersey shore scene in 1974, and though they carried over a ...

Huge riffs, powerful drums, and undeniable vocalists at the top of their game ... it’s clearly one of the great hard rock songs of the 70s and inspired countless metal bands in its wake.

Previously, I touched on the worst Christmas songs ever written, so why not try my hand at the best? The earworms, the nostalgia bringers, the tear jerkers, this list has them all, and then some!