Pop music runs on stardom, and it’s no surprise that a small cadre of A-listers in the industry dominate the raw numbers. However, if you’re in the mood for an underdog story—a David to Taylor’s ...

This week, Lorde returns with a hypnotic synth-pop stunner, Young Thug taps Future on his first solo single since his release from jail, and Haim make leaving a relationship sound like a breeze over ...

Sault, featuring singer Cleo Sol, return to the sumptuous R&B that put them on the map with 'X," which is full of low-key ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

These country songs from the 1980s had everything they needed to top the charts except for love from the radio.

While you can play “spot the influence” on No Rocket Required, Adrian made us a more personal list he’s titled “The Songs My ...