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March 26, 2025 • The soprano and her pianist husband offer a deeply considered look at the human condition through seven distinct songs.

He never listened to banned K-pop music but, after defecting to the South, he's about to debut as an idol. Hyuk is one of two young North Koreans in a new K-pop band called 1Verse -- the first ...

March 18, 2025 • MUSIC is the elusive rapper's first album in five years, but his presence has loomed heavy over hip-hop — and the fanbase whose ears he retuned for extremity. March 12 ...

“In general, upbeat and fast-paced music tends to enhance alertness and increase energy levels, while slower and softer songs promote relaxation and calmness,” said Dr Heng. From Girls’ Generation to ...

Suppose you’re wondering how YouTube Music compares to other music streaming services like Spotify, Tidal, or Apple Music. In that case, it depends on how frequently you rely on YouTube to ...

Growing up in North Korea, Hyuk's childhood was about survival. He never listened to banned K-pop music but, after defecting to the South, he's about to debut as an idol. Hyuk is one of two young ...

Reservoir Media acquired U.K. dance and electronic label New State. The deal includes New State’s entire recorded music catalog consisting of more than 13,000 tracks by artists including Zero 7 ...

In a tight battle for this week’s top spot, G-Dragon’s “TOO BAD” remained No. 1 for the third consecutive week. Congratulations to G-Dragon! Entering at No. 2 is Jennie’s “like JENNIE ...

Music streaming has never been more accessible, or more overwhelming. With the best music streaming services offering millions of tracks, podcasts, audiobooks, and exclusive content across all ...

She even broke multiple Guinness World Records with her solo debut, including becoming the first K-pop artist to reach number one on the Apple Music Top 100 Global Chart and the highest-charting album ...