A side effect of the way we listen to music in the streaming era is that it’s harder than ever for new stars to break through. Or it was until 2024, anyway. This year, it felt like a page turned, the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. It is not only the biggest song of the year, but one of the ...

The Jellybricks got a “cool” boost for its upcoming record. “Age of Stupid,” a single from the group’s upcoming album “Dreaming in Stereo,” was named the “Coolest Song in the World” for 2024 by ...

The most listened to Latin track of 2024 was "Gata Only," a flowing reggaetón delivered with laid back cool by two young Chilean rappers, Cris MJ and Floyymenor. The track was a global, viral hit, ...

Here are the 67 best rock and metal songs of 2024! While 67 songs feels like quite a generous crop, these standouts represent just a small, small percentage of the thousands of new tracks released ...

A handful of familiar faces help make the Top 5 of October's Top 40 Country Songs, but one famous face is missing. MGK (with Jelly Roll) has been taking "Lonely Road" to every big stage he can find.

2024 was a historic year for music, with Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” tying Lil Nas X’s record for longest-running Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” put the recording ...

Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year. By Jon Pareles Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Pareles Here’s a ...

BI's music reporter ranked the 20 best songs of 2024. Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, and Raye round out the top five. Listen to the complete ranking on Business Insider's Spotify.

Illustration by Natalie Nelson for TIME; Source Images: Lamar: Taylor Hill—WireImage/Getty Images; Kehlani: Dana Jacobs—Getty Images; Beyonce: Amy Sussman—Getty Images Songs show up everywhere these ...