The International Skating Union eased its rules in 2014, permitting skaters to perform to contemporary songs with lyrics.

From a single inspired by larvae squirming in the dirt to a comically enlightening track about waiting on hold with an insurance company, our music critics share their favorite music from the month.

As 2025 comes to an end, we can see signs that the music industry may be ready to move on from a model that hasn’t really changed in over a decade. Every mode of distributing music to the public has ...

Each year at NPR Music, we curate two flagship lists: The Best Albums of the Year and The Best Songs of the Year. But there's a lot more recommendations and criticism where those came from. You'll ...

At least nine rock or metal bands removed their music from Spotify in 2025, with many of them moving off the platform in the past six months. Here is a breakdown of all of the rock and metal bands ...