Kanye West's song, 'Ye vs. the People," featuring rapper T.I., debuted on the radio Friday evening. Just hours after he released his track “Lift Yourself,” Kanye West dropped another song – and this ...

Eminem has never held his tongue. The Detroit-based rapper has made a big-time career for saying whatever was on his mind, no matter how extreme or polarizing. Whether calling out his mom, his ...

In a couple weeks, the Philadelphia songwriter Greg Mendez is releasing a new self-titled album. We shared “Maria” from it already, and today he’s back with a pair of hushed, scraggly tracks, “Best ...

A new comprehensive analysis suggests that the words embedded in songs do far more than simply provide a narrative for a melody; they actively shape the thoughts, feelings, and actions of listeners.

Granted, a comparable trend—shorter songs—also reigned in the 1960s. Thousands of daily DSP uploads likely mean there’s more of every conceivable song length. That said, artists and teams have ...

After the New York Times published a report alleging Ryan Adams’ long history of emotional abuse, manipulation and the harassment of at least seven women — including sexually explicit communication ...

Assistant Professor of Science, Technology and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology The invader, puffed out into the shape of a ball, fluttered one wing straight up in the air. He sang ...