Lorde, Annahstasia, Rosalia, Brandon Lake, Hayley Williams, Clipse, Pulp, London Suede, Samia all released great albums in 2025.

It did eventually get released, and that's what matters... But a whole decade is a long time to wait to put out a song this good. Chris Stapleton scored another #1 hit in 2024, when the lead single ...

Persimmon is a lovely 12 song offering from Abbie Sawyer and brings the good vibes in spades. “Empty Drawer” and the title track bring forth a sense of whimsy, and along with expert production are ...

But when a UK tour came calling for him and Wings, all the songs got tossed aside… except for one: “Wonderful Christmastime,” ...

From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

“Within pretty much a day's time I had a piano riff for what would become Cornflake Girl,” she explained in the liner notes ...

Learn how to curate a Christmas jazz playlist that works for dinner parties, study sessions, and cosy evenings. Tips, mood ...

Charlie Puth reveals why Christmas music feels timeless and breaks down the elements that define a holiday hit — on Billboard's On the Record podcast.

Variety's music writers pick 2025's best songs, from Lily Allen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Dijon, Hayley Williams, Taylor Swift and more.

LEO Weekly music writer Jeff Polk breaks down his 25 favorite local songs of 2025, spotlighting Louisville artists across ...

A year-end recap hearing from the fans. As the year comes to a close, we have been having some fun here at Whiskey Riff commenting on our favorite moments from 2025. Whether it's providing commentary ...

Coldplay's groundbreaking debut album Parachutes from 2000 laid the foundation for their highest-grossing tour in 2025.