If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs that have been the soundtrack to your relationships. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU") OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN: ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

A primer on the indie-rock band’s triple album, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. By Lindsay Zoladz I hope everyone who was in the path of Monday’s eclipse enjoyed the view! I confess I didn’t ...

Love songs have an undeniable power that resonates deeply within us, weaving stories of joy, heartbreak, and longing that transcend cultural boundaries. As many social media users express their ...