Pop music continues to be one of the most dominant genres across Billboard charts, radio airwaves, award shows, and live performances. Since we're just over five years into the 2020s, this new decade ...

The lyrics of more than 6,000 songs were analyzed. This is an Inside Science story. "Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth," sings Pharrell Williams in "Happy," but the joyful sentiments ...

When comparing today’s hit tunes with the top 40 of past decades, strong opinions are never in short supply. Every generation seems to lament its successor’s musical tastes and listening habits.