Songs That Explain the 90s host Rob Harvilla joins In Defense of Ska to add The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' "The Impression That ...

With so many constant releases in Latin music, it can sometimes feel hard to keep up — but lots of songs rose from the din and stood out this year. Some of the best ones were new inventions ...

“Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs” will look at songs that have won song of the year and the writers and musicians who created them. The special, hosted by Gayle King and Mickey ...

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the avalanche of new songs that arrive every year. We’re here to help: Find a gem you may have missed from the 450-plus tracks Jon Pareles and Lindsay ...

Plus, this is usually one of the first songs radio stations decide to play upon switching over to Christmas music in late November (or if you’re lucky, earlier!). Probably the most iconic ...

executive. From Carey’s third album, Music Box, “Hero” was one of her most personal early songs, encouraging people to see themselves as their own heroes. Its distinctive hook helped Carey ...

Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier, a twice-weekly guide to new and old songs. Kelly Clarkson is no ...

The new edition features four extra tracks, including the previously-unreleased song “OK.” “OK” is an upbeat pop number that offers a hand of support as Perry sings, “I’m always gonna ...

and perhaps you’re looking for something to do before the big day. Well, there’s plenty of live music available in the next few days, some of it holiday-themed, some of it not so much.