NPR Music's list of the best 25 songs represent the upper echelon of our staff and stations' favorite discoveries from the past 12 months. For those who want to dive deeper, please check out our ...

In the theater world, opening night is preceded by previews, public performances that allow cast and crew to fine-tune the show before it’s ‘frozen,’ meaning no more changes can be made. Tickets to ...

Some years, a handful of songs dominate our playlists, festival stages and social media trends. In others, the playing field feels a lot more level, greatness more evenly distributed. The last 12 ...