Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year. By Jon Pareles Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Pareles Here’s a ...

The Billboard Hot 100 list of songs is a great way to know what tunes are most popular in music industry from week to week.

Our editorial staff picks the best songs from a year that's really starting to find its groove. As we mentioned in our midyear albums list, one of the biggest themes of 2025 on the Billboard charts ...

Near the end of each year, music people scribble out lists of their favorite songs, then take a few steps back to squint at the rankings. Is there any kind of theme in there? A unifying essence? A ...

They follow two new songs the band shared in September, “Second Sleep” and “Star Eyes.” Both made our Songs of the Week list. Then in October they released two other new songs, “Human Happens” and ...