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 ...

Some of the most romantic-sounding hits hide much heavier truths. Over the years, millions of listeners have slow-danced, proposed, or even walked down the aisle to songs that were never meant to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...