Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

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Head Like a Hole” shot Nine Inch Nails forward, earning heavy radio play during the early ’90s, countless covers, and a ...

Fresh off his second No. 1 hit, "Cowboy Songs," George Birge closed out a whirlwind year and is gearing up for an even busier 2025.