Lullabies aren’t just a sweet tradition; they’re scientifically proven to calm a baby’s nervous system, slow their heart rate, and create a sense of security. The gentle rhythm and repetition mimic ...

These country songs have fun arrangements and upbeat vocal deliveries that hide how dark the lyrics truly are.

Founded in Canada in the 1980s, the Raging Grannies have gaggles around North America—and plenty to sing about.

Salford Lads Club, a local tribute band to The Smiths and Morrissey, will croon its last tune. We caught up with Marc Solheim ...

Violinist and vocalist Adam Markiewicz and harpist Marilu Donovan combine their musical abilities to create uneasy, detuned ...

Opening with stripped-back acoustic guitar and what she called, “dry vocals,” Lana Del Rey’s “Henry, come on,” the first ...

After years of grinding on her own despite her famous name, Alex Isley says her major label debut is her most ‘unapologetic’ ...

Woody Guthrie, shown here in the 1940s, created great lines in songs and drawings. Bettmann / Corbis; Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives And Collections, SI / Copyright ...

There’s a place, I’m sure, for the loud and proud champions of women’s causes who shout and scream from the rooftops that all ...

As global warming continues to wreak havoc, acres of forest are cut down without a thought for tomorrow, and finding a peaceful oasis on our old Earth ... upbeat song, with echoing lyrics that ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...