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 ...

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 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 ...

Every year, the bounty of pop music grows more and more (my apologies to the 2,637 songs in my inbox as of time of writing that I haven't gotten to yet, out of you don't want to know how many).

With Christmas only weeks away, Korea's music scene is easing into its annual wave of festive releases. Seasonal songs have always had a strong foothold in the K-pop market, and this year's lineup ...

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are making sure we don't skip straight ahead to Christmas. Mariah Carey might say “It’s time” for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? On the ...

The global music scene is tuning into something deeply local. The fusion of folk and pop has become more than just a passing trend—it’s a movement that celebrates culture, emotion, and identity. From ...