So, click on to find out some of the biggest hits that sound the same, and some of the strangest stories behind them.

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Within the first notes of many classic Christmas songs, we’re transported directly to the festive season. Why is it ...

In Miami, FL, I asked random people to sing with me, starting with a couple of young ladies who overcame their fear to sing in public. This experience is part of my "Sing With Me" series, which aims ...

Yes, it may be a bit of an oldie, but it's still worth re-highlighting for newer members of the gaming fraternity, or those who missed out last time it was doing the rounds. It's a very good game that ...

Spotify is providing users with deeper insight into their listening experience through the expansion of Song Credits, as well as the introduction of SongDNA and About the Song. Fans were previously ...

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” single, listen to a playlist of songs that use the tragic “Hamlet” heroine as inspiration. By Lindsay Zoladz When Taylor Swift first released the track list for ...

There are times when a well-known band, musical act or artist goes off in a different direction from its established sound. Often it's a one-time moment, but it can also usher in a new era for these ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. “‘Chain Swangin’ was the first time I felt like I caught one ...

“What if your first love is your greatest love — and your last love?” That is the question at the heart of “The History of Sound,” the new historical romantic drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh ...

Hayley Williams is heading back to the days of desktop files and scattered downloads. The musician kicked off the week with a surprise release containing 17 new songs. The project plays through an ...