By late 1975, almost 10 years after they’d formed in Hanover, Scorpions were finally on the verge of breaking out of their ...

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Today, it is difficult to imagine the existence of the music industry without the presence of the all-encompassing internet.

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NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped.

Which song lyrics from 2025 most moved our NPR Music critics?

Dave Mustaine and Teemu Mantysaari are clearly having a great time living up to the title of the song as they lay down some blistering guitar work on this pulse-racing banger. Even the song itself ...

Egyptian music is often associated with high energy, bold sounds, and celebratory moments, but this year was a little ...

Indeed, the Grammy winner made some subtle revisions to her lyrics in "I Did Something Bad" and "Delicate," which were included in the version of Reputation with Dolby Atmos sound released by Apple ...

Because there's the rub: Motorhead united the tribes, inspired extreme metal (there's a reason we chose Overkill as their ...

It’s one of the defining songs of Gram Parsons’ all-too-brief solo career. “How Much I’ve Lied” tied into Parsons’ artistic image of a ne’er-do-well with a heart of gold, perhaps as well as any song ...

Current Motley Crue guitarist John 5 said he has "no idea" why his bandmates aren't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and said they "deserve" the honor.