Jack Stepanian knows how to finish out a calendar year. In September, the up-and-coming singer-songwriter and blue note-bending guitarist took to the stage at Midtown Green to open the second day of ...

There are plenty of songs out there about love and loss among humans. But what about love songs about musicians’ beloved pets? These five famous songs were written about various musicians’ beloved ...

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 ...

Have you ever found yourself replaying the same heartbreak anthem over and over, clinging to a song that somehow feels like ...

Joni Mitchell’s “Case of You” is one of the most stunning songs ever written. Few could argue against that fact. Mitchell lists all the reasons the object of her affection is all wrong for you, but ...

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...

It’s been four years since Limp Bizkit last released new music, and the rap-rock behemoths have returned with a song guaranteed to garner attention for its title alone: “Making Love to Morgan Wallen.” ...

Who wants to be a billionaire? If you ask hit singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards, she'd raise a hand. But it's probably not the kind of billionaire you're thinking of. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BILLIONAIRE ...

He and his late older brother, Donald, wrote the enduring pop classic for The Association, and it would be recorded by hundreds of other acts over the years. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Richard ...

His record company Aimless, Inc. announced Snider death, after previously sharing that he had “trouble breathing” due to a case of walking pneumonia, following an attack in Salt Lake City. “Aimless, ...

Singer and songwriter Liam Elliott said that the arts scene in Lawrence — and performing at Theatre Lawrence — made him want to pursue a career in song writing. He will host a release party Friday ...

Along with his side gig, Jens Lekman has put out five albums. Now he’s collaborated with David Levithan on the novel “Songs for Other People’s Weddings.” Jens Lekman, left, and David Levithan began ...