Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel music, died on December 30. For decades, the composer and recording artist infused church hymns with a contemporary sound.

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

For Gen X and Baby Boomer music lovers, the term "classic rock" might bring to mind songs from the '60s and '70s. But as far as the radio is concerned, classic rock is all about the '80s. As Ultimate ...

As the leader of the Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde wrote, sung and recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 1980s. More than four decades later, Hynde, 74, is still at it and is offering fans an ...

If you’re an ‘80s music lover like I am, you might be scouring Spotify for recent hits that emulate the same energy of that decade. Don’t worry: we’ve got you covered. Here are 25 modern songs that ...

Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” could fill any room. This anthemic song is bold and brash enough to wow arena audiences, making it an early example of the rock sub-genre. More than its robust ...

New data has revealed the song Brits most want to listen to over the festive season. According to its poll, Fairytale Of New York was named by a fifth of those polled – 19%, in fact – as their ...

It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most emotionally charged songs in pop and rock history. Dance music and post-disco were taking the stage, but sadder songs made appearances in the ...