As a '90s kid who spent hours with a Walkman in the backseat of a car, an appreciation for the sonic narrative has stuck — that same patience, nuance and attention to detail can be found in my ...

It took 50 people to make this list of 2022's 100 best songs. Why put in that much effort, when algorithmically generated playlists can give a listener what they already know they want? Because ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. 20. "Pool" by Still Woozy and Remi Wolf There simply aren't enough songs about friendship. Sure, ...

From R&B and rock to hip-hop, country, pop, and more alternative compositions, this year, music has returned to its fuller form. Throughout 2022, we welcomed music from all your favorite artists, ...

Sleigh bells ring — are you listening? The holidays are upon us once again and as usual, lots of artists have recorded new holiday songs, many covers but also some original creations to. We’ve ...

Polyphia’s “Playing God” is Loudwire’s pick for the 2022 Song of the Year. Guitarist Tim Henson joins us to talk about the massive track, whether 2010 Polyphia would like 2022 Polyphia, his newest ...

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For decades, reggae and other styles of Jamaican music have infiltrated popular music worldwide. It’s in the DNA of everything from hip hop to punk to electronic music to reggaeton to Afrobeats and ...

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From sweeping orchestral scores to retro mash-ups that trigger memories of fusty arcades, music can make the difference between a great game and an amazing one. It helps set the tone and carry the ...

Seventy tracks that identify, grapple with or simply dance away from the anxieties of yet another uncertain year. By Jon Pareles Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Full disclosure: There can’t be a ...