Music was changing in a big way in the late 1960s, and teens helped propel some of the most beloved songs of the era by embracing the "new." ...

Between 1959 and 1964, Midtown Manhattan was the nerve center of the American pop music industry. Inside just a few square blocks near Times Square, the so-called “Brill Building Sound” flourished, ...

1960s pop music was such a singular blend of rock, folk, soul, and jazz that few decades can compare, but these contemporary artists make the 2020s come pretty close. From their rich vocal harmonies ...

There aren't many careers that have the longevity of music. Though performing live music requires stamina, dexterity, and memory, there's a surprising number of popular musical acts formed decades ago ...

The 1960s music scene was transformed by the powerful harmonies and captivating performances of all-female vocal groups. These talented young women broke barriers in the male-dominated music industry ...

In this Slate Plus exclusive, Hit Parade host Chris Molanphy welcomes reissue producer, author and music historian Andy Zax for a deep dive into the jingoistic anthems, novelty tunes, and kitsch that ...

Western pop music has always been influenced by artists and styles from around the world. A new book aims to give those varied influences — all of them — their due. Special correspondent Tom Casciato ...