The music industry witnessed something extraordinary in 2024. Social media platforms became launchpads for cultural phenomena ...

Spotify, Shazam, and Vevo release their lists of artists and songwriters to watch in 2026, spotlighting emerging talent about ...

Shazam identifies rising artists before they break, based on early song-recognition trends. Today, the platform revealed its Fast Forward 2026 lineup.

Shazam has published its annual Fast Forward list, and an accompanying Apple Music playlist. The list takes a look ahead at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. After 2024 saw the likes of RM, Rosé, NewJeans, ATEEZ, aespa, ...

As the clock resets on New Year’s Day, many K-pop listeners follow a small but familiar ritual: choosing the first song they will play in the New Year. It is a habit rooted in the idea that music can ...

What do Lady Gaga and the economy have in common? According to the Internet, more than you might imagine. Lady Gaga is among the artists supposedly at the forefront of 2025’s boom of “recession pop,” ...

The No. 1 spot goes to SEVENTEEN and its 13 members, with consistent performance in the U.S., global and Korean markets. SEVENTEEN’s decade-long career reached new heights this year, cementing its ...

Billboard Korea compiled the ranking in partnership with Billboard based on each artist's achievements from October 2024 to September 2025. By Billboard Korea The Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 is back!

The ultimate Christmas party playlist is all about feel-good vibes that keep the dance floor packed till the hour you bid goodbye. From old favourites to newer releases, press play, turn it up, and ...