Sometime in the mid-two-thousands, when people would still hand you cassette tapes or CDs at shows or in record stores or during hangouts in someone’s parents’ basement or smoke-filled apartment, I ...

Romantic songs aren’t just limited to films; they have become a part of the personal lives of millions. The depth and sincerity of relationships were clearly felt and beautifully reflected in the ...

I met Finn while asking random people to sing in Sarasota, FL. When I ask him what music he likes, I expect him to answer with newer music since he is so young. But despite his age, he has a well ...

Valentine’s Day 2026—how marketers are getting in on the record spend From fast food to lawn mowers, how brands are finding ways to show the love.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lana Del Rey’s “Cinnamon Girl” reaches new peaks on both the ...

Language is always evolving, even if we don't notice it. As generations pass, words that were once commonplace fall out of fashion. Some people bemoan the ways that our style of communication has ...

LOS ANGELES — Rock musician Kid Rock is facing criticism after a line from one of his older songs about “liking” underage girls went viral online. The song, called “Cool, Daddy Cool,” first came out ...