Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...

Happy Halloween and welcome to the 38th Songs of the Week of 2025. It was a scary good week for new tracks, with a lot of new songs we really liked. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Mark Moody, ...

And it’s not just ABBA. It might be Bon Jovi (“Livin’ on a Prayer”) or Survivor (“Eye of the Tiger”) or Journey (“Don’t Stop ...

A new study that reviewed Billboard hits from the past 73 years found a steady simplification of rhythm and pitch. Credit... Supported by By Alexander Nazaryan “Well, we’re all in the mood for a ...

One of the marks of a great artist is when they create a double-sided work that serves more than one purpose. In music, artists often execute this purpose through contrasting lyrics and music. An ...

The padlock and “closed” sign on the door of the former Melody Bar in New Brunswick on a Tuesday in March of 2001 did not lock away the memories or music of the club. There was something about the ...

The Lost Melody is not the title of a new CD, but the name of a piano trio that has been together for two decades producing three previous albums to their credit. This 2020 release is entitled New ...

Bollywood music has always been more than just entertainment — it’s a reflection of culture, emotion, and identity. While today’s songs often trend on social media for their catchy beats and viral ...