Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Leimkuehler is a music journalist from Nashville, Tennessee. 2024 may be remembered as the year of “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” ...

If you’re like a lot of us, this past year might be one you’re not unhappy to see go. (Maybe you’d even like to see the swinging door slap 2024’s ass on the way out.) But then, also like some of us, ...

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the avalanche of new songs that arrive every year. We’re here to help: Find a gem you may have missed from the 450-plus tracks Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz ...

Here's a look at notable trends atop the Hot 100 last year. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends among No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart during 2024? Hit Songs ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. We finally—finally—made it to the end of the year. And though the music releases ...

How many ways can you praise the music of 2024? Well, as the late great Quincy Jones would say, find 100 ways, because it was a year of surprises all over the music map. It was an abundant year to go ...

When compiling a list of the hottest hip-hop songs of 2024, you don't have to dig too deep into the well to find great songs. Overall, rap's biggest stars showed up and showed out this year. Of course ...

Here's a look at the trends in the Hot 100's top 10 for last year, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart ...

What were the most played songs on rock radio in 2024? You've probably already seen Loudwire's top rock and metal songs of 2024, but the artists that reign rock radio are sometimes a bit different ...

As 2024 winds down, and you look over the numerous Top 10 lists that have emerged over the past couple of months, it’s understandable if you’re still craving more new music. Arguably, most of the year ...