Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo has said being made an MBE is an “honour” she never thought would happen. The movie star and ...

Midnight Sun by Zara Larsson is 2025’s overlooked pop gem, full of irresistible singles that deserved way more attention.

Kitty Haywood and her sisters sang on countless songs and jingles, including some of the greatest albums Chicago ever ...

A Rainbow in Curved Air and Shri Camel are equally enjoyable, the latter reflecting the composer’s fascination with North ...

The 1995 classic became as much a sociological phenomenon as an artistic one—but its designation as a “chick flick” belies ...

Todd Burge reflects on the songs and albums that shaped his year, including favorites from folk, rock, soul, and Americana.

Carlton is best known for his 1981 single, a grooving ode to the female form that's enjoyed a long life in popular culture.

If we needed any more proof that the album isn't dead, 2025 was it. On this episode, Stephen Thompson is joined by Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen to run through 12 dazzling albums that stuck with ...

So this is the future? Judging by mainstream music in 2025, humankind is not in a particularly creative place. The year’s main storylines included the rise of AI slop and cartoon K-pop. A number of ...

Rosalía made an album invoking the saints, Lily Allen took us on a tragicomic trip through her domestic hell, Lady Gaga found the sweet spot between artpop and arena-ready funk, and Bad Bunny was just ...

The breakout pop album of 2025. Addison Rae, a former TikTok star, pays tribute to musical forebears including Britney Spears and Lana Del Rey, but has a dreamy style all her own. “Always Been”. By ...

From Mavis Staples to the Kronos Quartet—these are our music critic’s favorite works from this year. The Lebanese Civil War. Corporate agri-capitalism. Tips for surviving a nasty divorce. Violence, ...