From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

These three country songs were all big hits in the 90s, likely because they all have stunning and unexpected lyrics.

The title sequence for the hit show’s eighth season, featuring Lennox’s take on the traditional Scottish folk tune, “The Skye ...

De Los writers name the best songs released by Latino artists in 2025 — including tracks by Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Fuerza Regida ...

The real-life tragedy that inspired "Whiskey Lullaby" is the reason this song came close to never being written in the first ...

The "Wicked: For Good" soundtrack is finally here, and with it comes the official cast recordings of two songs that are brand new to the musical. "No Place Like Home," sung by Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba ...

With Dave Grohl lending his studio and Elton John playing piano on the album's most emotional track, this was a truly special comeback ...

Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He’s also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born and raised ...

Same song, different meanings! Join us as we explore covers that completely transformed the original intentions behind the music. From punk reworkings of classy standards to feminist anthems that were ...

JOHNNY CASH was an American singer and songwriter who become one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in ...