This year's defining songs include a pop gem from Taylor Swift's latest album, Olivia Dean's breakout hit, and Kendrick Lamar ...

From Sabrina Carpenter to Sia, these pop tracks deserve a spot on your holiday playlist, right next to Mariah Carey and Wham!

Contextualizing R&B's mainstream comeback this year, from it's indie and queer sectors to the Hot 100 domination of Leon Thomas and Kehlani.

The first solo album in three years from the New York rapper (and his first release since his twin 2023 stunners, the Kenny Segal collab Maps, which landed on our 2023 year-end list, and Armand Hammer ...

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" capturing one of the most hallowed chart records.

A breakdown of the top Christmas earners on Spotify, from Mariah Carey's £8m windfall to Jona Lewie's seasonal reliance.

What the saxophone riff was to 2014, the heavy panting sample is to 2025: a little microtrend meant to imply, well, sex on ...

Top 40 music this year. Here are the 50 most played songs on Top 40 radio in 2025, according to Mediabase. #50 squabble up – Kendrick Lamar #49 Party 4 U – Charli XCX #48 Apple – Charli XCX #47 Nokia ...

We asked our readers to vote on the worst Christmas song of all time. This song beat Paul McCartney, Lady Gage and that one about the hippopotamus.

The corporation announced that the shakeup reflects “an increase in streaming revenue and changing consumer behaviors.” Paid/subscription on-demand streams will now add more value than ad-supported on ...

Grab a pen and paper and prepare to grow your watch, read, do and listen lists with our editors' picks for the best of the ...

A huge chart record has fallen: Mariah Carey 's 1994 holiday staple "All I Want for Christmas Is You" now holds the all-time record for most weeks at No. 1, with 20. Elsewhere on the charts, Ariana ...