Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

For this week's all-tearjerker episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton took the conversation offline and set up shop in Bob's apartment, armed with some home recording gear, a box ...

It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most emotionally charged songs in pop and rock history. Dance music and post-disco were taking the stage, but sadder songs made appearances in the ...

When you think of the genre of classic rock, often big, bodacious songs come to mind. Songs about rocking the night away, songs about partying, songs that will blow your ears back and maybe even break ...

It can be difficult to imagine a time in country music without Willie Nelson. Born with a love for music, lyrics not only guided his imagination but also helped shape his future. That future included ...

Formed in 1994 by Rose Melberg (Tiger Trap) and Jen Sbragia (All Girl Summer Fun Band), The Softies aimed to be an antithesis to the rat in a cage rage that was going on at the time, by way of spare ...

Just about a year ago, while under lockdown, London-based producer Lauren Duffus began to tinker with a trial version of Logic 3 to pass the time, and she hasn’t stopped making music since. While she ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the British singer-songwriter’s 1972 album, an ...

Some breakup songs are so powerful they persevere for decades. In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked the 500 best songs of all time, compiling a list of some of the greatest musical works ever created.