A key change can make a big difference in a pop song's success. These three tunes from the 1980s mastered the art of the key change finale.

From bops to bangers, these are the tracks that defined a generation! Join us as we count down our picks for the most iconic ...

Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 release "drivers license" ranks No. 1 on the list.

When Hip Hop meets pop, the result is often pure magic. Some of the most memorable moments in music come from when a rap verse jumps into a pop track, adding a fresh layer of attitude, energy, and ...

In the mood for some synth-based pop songs? In the late 1970s and 1980s, the synth hook was incredibly common among hits.

The year 2025 has been a whirlwind year for music, with songs from every genre going viral and dominating playlists around the world. From pop chart-toppers to underground experiments, artists have ...

All the feelings that I have hiding here for you inside." That lyric opens up “Cherish,” a number-one hit for the Association in 1966. It isn’t a good lyric. At least, I don’t think it is. It is a ...

This is one of our favorite topics of discussion at NPR Music: What was the worst and best decade for pop music? We'll post a survey later asking you what you think, but I say the worst is the '80s.

Lisa becomes the first K-pop soloist with multiple Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart hits as Alter Ego tracks “Moonlit Floor” and “Chill” debut, proving her genre-spanning appeal. Thai singer and actress ...