It’s the time of year when we all get to see and share our music listening habits. And today alongside the launch of Apple Music Replay 2025, Apple has revealed the most played songs across the whole ...

In 1986, the appeal of “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” was delightfully uncomplicated. The Beastie Boys had turned the simple art of rebelling against authority figures—teachers, ...

Apple is launching a new version of its annual Replay playlist called Replay All Time. Interestingly, instead of only tracking the tunes you've streamed most in the past calendar year, it goes all the ...

This repetition is why, for many artists, participating in the Christmas music business is worth it. According to Billboard, ...

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 ...