In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

Jennifer Lopez debuts new song "Never You" for the movie musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.' The film made its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January and premieres in theaters on Oct. 10.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards gave this classic song to Marianne Faithfull before The Rolling Stones made it one of their ...

Love Song stands out as one of the strongest tracks on SWAG II. The title is already a hint. It’s an ode to his son, Jack Blues, with the line: “I remember the moment at 2:00 in the morning I saw the ...

Last week I wrote about hiding God’s Word in our hearts. I have been aware all week long that I have quite a few scriptures in my memory bank, some of which have come up in conversations this week.

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 ...

Although Queen has had such an extensive catalog, their sound is perhaps most recognized for its genre-defying appeal and theatrical flair. The English rock band, formed in 1970, is best known for ...

Dating a troll will take its toll. “Shrekking” is a new word for age-old behavior that involves settling for a relationship with someone less attractive than you. The term comes from the 2001 flick ...

Linda Ronstadt Never Expected This ’60s Song to Make Her a Star originally appeared on Parade. In 1965, Linda Ronstadt was still finding her voice as a performer when she teamed up with Kenny Edwards ...

Mention this summer’s Newport Folk Festival to S.G. Goodman, and she’ll lead with a sports story. “Oh, I kicked Kevin Morby’s ass,” she says, faster than it took to bring up the fest in the first ...

A new contender for worst song of the year. Despite how great of a spot country music is in now, complete with thriving subgenres, a healthy traditional scene, living legends continually producing ...

I've always struggled with the idea of a "guilty pleasure." Truly innocent pleasure shouldn't come with a side of shame. Most guilty pleasures are purposely private, indulged alone or among the ...