Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nothing sets the mood for love like '90s R&B. Whether you are celebrating a new romance, a long-time love, or just vibing solo ...

Music in film isn’t just an auditory layer: it’s an emotional compass. In neo-noir thrillers, late-night character dramas and ...

Some Christmas music is classic; some is cringe-worthy. Today we celebrate the latter. This is the music you play when you want your guests to leave. Indeed, it is, and nothing sets the mood quite ...

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the soundtrack that accompanies it. For many, holiday music—from classic carols to modern pop favorites—can lift spirits and soothe frayed nerves. But can these ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: ...

Listening to music can instill calmness and relaxation, as indicated by reduced cortisol levels and lowered heart rate (de Witte et al., 2020). A large-scale review of 400 studies showed that playing ...

The Red Pavilion Jazz Band, a quartet with trumpeter Gordon Au at the helm, set the tone for an immersive, intercultural music experience. Cradled by love, longing, nostalgia, and educational flair, ...

As we prepare for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, Super Bowl LX, this Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, why not get in the mood with Green Day? The ...

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR: (Singing) Christmas time is here. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Indeed, it is, and nothing sets the mood quite like the right Christmas song. Stephen Thompson of NPR Music is ...