BMG has announced its acquisition of the remaining interests in the songwriting works of the publishing catalogs of John Lee Hooker, Hal David, and ARC Music - three major archives that it is no understatement to say helped shape American popular music.

More wagging Tongues.

Twenty years since its release, the LP continues to show how country can mirror real-life, with songs about teen pregnancy, the death penalty, and bad decisions

The past year has minted a pair of new superstars as Ella Langley and Olivia Dean dominate the 2026 top songs chart from Luminate, Variety and Billboard's official data partner, amid global trends that sees global streaming climb 10% and Spanish-language music soar to 1 in 10 U.

Gracie Abrams. Nia Archives. Steve Lacy. On a release day full of catchy earworms, host Stephen Thompson chats with Tshego Letsoalo of KALW in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, July 17.

Some of the biggest names in Scottish music are supporting a bid to create a Scottish Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame.

K-pop group BTS released a preview of its music video for "Normal," the second single to debut from the group's comeback album "Arirang."

Elon Musk’s social media platform and the music companies agreed to dismiss dueling claims, from 2023 and 2026, but have not said why.