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

A great pop song might feel like magic, but it's actually melodic math (and the helping hand of prolific producer Max Martin).

As I’ve been strutting around all week with “abracadabra, abra-cadaaaabra” on an endless loop in my head, I’ve been thinking ...

Lamar, himself, is no stranger to the halftime show. Three years ago at the Super Bowl LVI, he performed alongside two of the ...

Beyoncé, Jelly Roll and Post Malone have all embraced country music as the genre has had a pop culture takeover in the last ...

The Houston rapper's newest hit is the 83rd song in chart history to debut at the very top of Billboard's Hot 100. More than half of the songs to achieve the feat have done so in the last five years.

“Regional Mexican” music is booming, but one young singer is in no mood to celebrate. The artist, who got famous by going ...

Playlist of crossover songs from January 2025 showing international impact feat. Odetari, JENNIE, Hongjoong, ENHYPEN, Jeonghan, Flo Rida, IVE, Omoinotake, KINO and more.

Irish band Inhaler on their new 'pop album' 'Open Wide,' working with Harry Styles producer Kid Harpoon and learning to 'go with their gut.' ...