Every June, the Paste Music crew tallies up the best songs of the year so far. It’s a great way to present our favorites to you, but also to each other. This list is a snapshot of our favorite tracks ...

The 1960s offered a soundtrack for a decade of immense change, producing tunes that have managed to stick in our heads for decades. These songs are more than just oldies; they are cultural artifacts ...

The 1960s was a decade of extreme cultural change, and its music captured every bit of the turbulence, hope, rebellion, and reinvention that defined the era. The unforgettable music of the ’60s became ...

We've all experienced the sensation of being completely absorbed by a song, causing us to lose track of everything else and allowing the music to dominate our senses. CBS / Via giphy.com While ...

NPR Music's list of the best 25 songs represent the upper echelon of our staff and stations' favorite discoveries from the past 12 months. For those who want to dive deeper, please check out our ...

Welcome to the sound of public radio in 2025. Our list of the best 125 songs of the year was curated by more than 60 writers and DJs across the NPR Music Network, and runs the gamut of sounds, scenes ...

The music industry was revolutionized in a big way in the 1960s. From the rise of Motown to the lively atmosphere of Woodstock, the craziness of Beatlemania, and everything in between, the sounds of ...