Spotify has discontinued its viral charts. Instead, popular internet songs will now only be showcased on Spotify’s Viral Hits ...

Apple acquired Shazam nearly seven years ago, and since then the music discovery service has had a number of integrations with Apple Music. The latest: a ‘Viral Chart’ playlist for Apple Music users ...

However, you listened to music this year, streaming on an app or the old fashioned way on the radio, 2024 was a year that saw breakthrough artists, chart topping hits and a return of some top tier ...

Despite a shorter songbook than many of his peers, D’Angelo enshrined a highly regarded, quality-rich discography into the R&B catalog. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, who ...

The country–indie crossover trend is accelerating in 2026, driven by rising artists, curated playlists, and a packed global festival calendar. Independent country acts are breaking into airplay charts ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Beatles land two tracks in the U.K. top 40 this week, with “Now ...

AI-generated songs, such as the chart-topping 'Celebrate Me' by virtual artist Inga Rose, are influencing how curators approach playlist design. The rise of AI music challenges traditional ...