Fifty-eight years ago today, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel quietly changed the game for what a pop album could be.

There is plenty of great new music out there if you take the time to look and listen – and, thanks to streaming, it’s easier ...

We rank the definitive records that combined the crunch of the Who with the melodic perfection of the Beatles Power pop is ...

Award-winning singer-songwriter Raye has topped the album charts for the first time with This Music May Contain Hope.

The 1960s and 70s were transformative decades for music, giving birth to genres such as rock, folk, and soul while introducing some of the most iconic albums in history. If you are looking to build a ...

The Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year. By Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Caramanica Musicians know how to make music, and they ...

On March 27, British singer-songwriter Raye released her second studio album, “THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.” Seamlessly blending jazz and alternative pop, the album tells a personal story of ...

Maligned by the more serious areas of rock's fanbase, pop-punk has had to fight for respect over the years. Much like the nu metal movement, it's a scene that has produced hit bands, long careers, and ...

BTS recently returned from a nearly four-year hiatus with a new album and single. Both are now at the top of the Billboard charts.

When it comes to pop music, it’s important to end everything with a bang. Occasionally, certain pop artists can get away with giving fans something downbeat or slow. But most of the time, the idea is ...

Is 1966 the greatest year in music? The incredible number of classic albums released in 1966 certainly suggests as much. Here ...

Janelle has an extensive career as a writer, with over a decade of freelance experience, especially when it comes to pop culture. Although her first love was music, she also enjoys digging into ...