For those who still use Tidal, Jay-Z dropped a new playlist of his favorite songs of 2023 on the app (revealed via a live session) — and some of the picks might be surprising. Of course, the rapper ...

Continuing with the “year-in-review” trend of the day, Apple Music has shared an in-depth look at the top songs of the year. This comes after Taylor Swift was crowned Apple Music’s Artist of the Year ...

Have you ever listened to NPR and wondered who chooses those songs you hear between stories and interviews? It's our directors. They lovingly set the mood of the shows, gently guiding you from one ...

Here are the best rock and metal songs of 2023 so far! Wow, what a year it's been already, right? With over half a year's worth of albums already out and quite a lot announced for later summer and the ...

Songs just feel more personal. Every December, after the Stereogum staff votes on the year's best albums, we each submit a list of our favorite tracks from these past 12 months. Think of these lists ...

A playlist of 124 songs from our three critics’ lists to experience however you wish. By Lindsay Zoladz In the spirit of holiday excess and end-of-the-year summation, we’re about to make Amplifier ...

The highly anticipated Spotify Wrapped for 2023 is finally here, offering a personalized curation of all your favorite music throughout the year. Providing an in-depth look at your top artists, ...

Former President Barack Obama has shared his playlist of his current favorite songs for summer 2023. His latest picks include SZA’s SOS track “Snooze,” “Not Strong Enough” by Boygenius, and Janelle ...

Songs by Labi Siffre, Bessie Banks, the Brat and more that became invested with fresh meaning. By Lindsay Zoladz A few weeks ago, I asked readers to share the best older song they discovered — or ...

As he’s always wont to do, Barack Obama has been trickling out his favorite bits of culture from 2023 over the past few weeks, and he’s finally shared his list of favorite songs. The playlist is ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as holiday music continues to fill the air. This year, some artists even released new original songs for the 2023 holiday season. Merry Christmas From Jon ...