When it comes to deciding what makes some songs better than others, sweeping declarations often miss the mark. While factors like chart positions and sales can be measured, other qualities are more ...

“The Life of a Showgirl” is officially here! Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album dropped Friday at midnight, and — as many fans expected — it includes several nods to the singer’s fiancé, Travis Kelce.

Benny Blanco has been behind some of the biggest tracks of the past 20 years, including Katy Perry's "California Gurls" and Rihanna's "Diamonds" Julien Hekimian/Getty ; Jerod Harris/Getty ; Unique ...

To anyone at all familiar with The Format’s catalog, it’s only so surprising that the indie-pop duo’s first full-band performance in nearly two decades sold out a venue as massive as Veterans Memorial ...

Paul McCartney's Wings era somehow remains underrated, even as interest in his first band shows no sign of abating. But they made their own very rich contributions to McCartney's legacy in the decade ...

Welcome to the 33rd Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip and Stephen Humphries helped me decide what should make the list. We considered over 40 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 10. We ...

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week September 19, 2025 3:14 PM By Stereogum Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right ...

As a teen icon who seamlessly balanced acting, singing, and shaping the sound of early-2000s pop, Duff carved out a lane that was entirely her own. From her star-making turn as Lizzie McGuire to a ...