From punk and indie to hip-hop and alternative rock, these unconventional Christmas songs take a different approach to the ...

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 ...

Definition from The Political Dictionary: PERSONAL CONVICTION, a strong, firmly held principle that guides a politician’s actions and decisions until it becomes politically expedient to adapt a new ...

In these 100 songs, you’ll hear lusty dubstep, quietly subversive electronic pop, regional rap bangers, alt-country odysseys, ubiquitous chart-toppers, and much more. We were drawn to songs this year ...

There are too many iconic David Bowie songs to list, but if there is one that stands out as the most heartbreaking one, that would be "Letter to Hermione." The song, from the legendary self-titled ...

To the editor: In response to the Nov. 12 letter to the editor "Christmas has carols; so should Thanksgiving," there is a classic one that I learned in elementary school and remember singing every ...

Here are all six Metallica songs co-written by Dave Mustaine, ranked worst to best. Mustaine played a crucial role in the early development of Metallica. Between 1982 and early 1983, the future ...

A good song will stick around for a few months to a year. A great song will last forever. That’s because great songs are crafted in such a way that they allow the vocals of those singing to shine ...

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 ...

Re: “Estimated light rail price tag climbs higher” (Sept. 12, A1): Join the chorus so the Sound Transit Board will stop the West Seattle light rail process now and redirect the funding to parts of the ...

Forget about waking up to a simple beep or a predictable ringtone on your phone. This fall, it’s all about rising with flair and starting your day on a dramatic note. All you need to get started? Some ...