Music News

AP's top songs of 2024: 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Not Like Us,' 'Igual Que Un Ángel' and more

Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best songs of 2024

AP's top albums of 2024: Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Mk.gee and more

Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best albums of 2024

Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics

One of Venezuela’s most popular bands has canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics

Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

The birth of Lauren Mayberry as a solo artist should be marked by something like a wolf cry

From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color

The Black pastor of a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, California, has started a string orchestra for young musicians of color

Spotify Wrapped is finally here. How can you see your 2024 recap?

Spotify Wrapped is back

No pressure: Singer Lucinda Williams records album of Beatles songs at famed Abbey Road

Lucinda Williams isn’t easily intimidated, but it would be hard for any musician not to shudder at the task before her

Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes

Stephen King's Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year's Eve

Stephen King’s rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going silent at year's end

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has “lost his eyesight” after contracting an infection