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

From an homage K-pop to the triumphant return of Nine Inch Nails, this year gave us TV and films worth dancing to.

New research reveals why 'tate-nori' (vertical rhythm) songs boost cardio performance, while 'yoko-nori' (horizontal sway) ...

Music is both a brain and a body experience—illness can impair this experience, while music can be a means to treat illness.

That’s why I love home gifts. You’re not just handing someone a box, you’re upgrading their Tuesday night. You’re giving them ...

The surreal Golden Globe nominee has audiences buzzing around the world and now Americans can enjoy Oliver Laxe's dazzling ...

Stand-up comedian and digital creator Satish Ray recently shared a comic take on the Akshaye Khanna-starrer song from ...

From 1962 to 1997, TikTok resurrected 15 classic tracks in 2025. Discover how Connie Francis, Radiohead, and more found new ...

Reflecting on The Doors' legacy, John Densmore discusses their poetic sound, early gigs, and the re-release of 'When You’re ...

Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez shine in a filmed Merrily We Roll Along that turns friendship, fame, and ...

This was one wild year for music — as the late, great Ozzy would say, it was a crazy train. In 2025, you never knew where ...

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at the No. 2 Billboard 200 bow of the 'Wicked: For Good' soundtrack, starring Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande.