From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I ...

Taylor Swift changed 'Reputation' lyrics the same day she released her 'The End of an Era' documentary series.

JOHNNY CASH was an American singer and songwriter who become one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in ...

In our time, it's easy to shut your mind, driven by fear or misinformation. This year, NPR Music's pop critic found the ...

I spent all year researching all corners of the music industry universe. At the end of the year, I offer up unused material.

A grieving dad hopes that a new song will create a lasting legacy for his son, who died when he was only 10 years old.

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Volume 1 of Netflix's megahit series releases Nov. 26. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor Are you feeling upside down trying to remember everything that unfolded in the wild first four seasons of ...

Last year, I started a Thanksgiving tradition of sharing reasons for investment gratitude. This year, I’m dedicating my Turkey Day column to Warren Buffett, who’s soon taking early retirement (at age ...

I don’t know about you, but my tiny kitchen is by far the most cluttered area of my apartment. I love to cook and find that I hold onto a lot of random kitchen gadgets and food storage containers that ...