Meet the new “Day-O”: Richard Harris’s 1968 psychedelic pop hit “MacArthur Park,” which Donna Summer remade as a disco anthem. By Sarah Bahr Some spoilers follow. It’s the climactic moment in ...

Billboard JAPAN recently had the opportunity to talk to the band about "What is justice?" and its creative process. By Billboard Japan On July 18, BAND-MAID digitally released their latest track, ...

It’s almost August, which means it’s high time we sorted out the song—or songs—of the summer. While Role Model, Haim, and Addison Rae dominated last year’s list, 2026 has plenty of hits to rival ...

The K-pop superstars are gearing up to release their highly anticipated album Arirang. By Gil Kaufman If you happened to wander through New York’s Times Square this week and glanced up at a billboard ...

Each week, we use this column to break down major takeaways from the latest Billboard albums and singles charts. But it seems like a good week to break down a larger question about the charts circa ...

NEW YORK — What is 2026's song of the summer? There's no easy answer. Algorithmic division is certainly a factor in why there isn't an obvious pick this year. Where have the songs like “Despacito” in ...

It’s the song of the summer — but it wasn’t made by a traditional musician at all. “The Puerto Rico Song” has taken over social media feeds since it was posted on April 3, inspiring people to sing ...

Have you ever been ambushed by an irresistibly catchy tune? One minute you’re driving calmly, the next a tune like Wannabe by the Spice Girls comes on the radio, and suddenly you’re a full-on pop star ...

Humans devote ample time to producing and listening to music. What music offers to humans is universally valued. This universality raises the question of the origin of human musicality. What is music ...