When is a banger a New Year’s Eve banger? Or to put it another way, what separates the best songs for New Year's Eve events from the more routine party-starters you'd drop in any mid-year playlist?

Previously, I touched on the worst Christmas songs ever written, so why not try my hand at the best? The earworms, the nostalgia bringers, the tear jerkers, this list has them all, and then some!

NPR Music's list of best songs of the year has something for everyone. December 2, 2024 • You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense ...

What are the best workout songs for an intense gym session? While everyone has their own personal preference for music that will get their muscles pumping, there are a few qualities that all good ...

In a career that has ranged from country protégé to pop powerhouse within a decade, the best Taylor Swift songs show a true artist controlling her destiny. Taylor Swift is one of the most ...

2024 was a historic year for music, with Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” tying Lil Nas X’s record for longest-running Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” put the ...

Wicked: For Good, the second part of the popular movie musical, will include brand-new music that deviates from the original production. “I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so ...

Unite.AI is committed to rigorous editorial standards. We may receive compensation when you click on links to products we review. Please view our affiliate disclosure. Artificial intelligence (AI) is ...

Consequence’s Annual Report continues with our most massive list of the season: the 200 Best Songs of 2024. As the year winds down, we’ve got tons of awards, lists, and interviews about the best music ...

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a carefully curated list of the best songs to practice singing for female vocalists. From timeless classics to contemporary favorites, you’ll find ...

As the year draws to a close, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors unveil their top choices for the best songs. This curated list features the 25 most compelling and memorable songs ...

The top country songs of 2024 prove that country music — especially traditional country music — is in very good hands. A full 25 percent of the Top 40 songs from this year are by artists who ...