Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.

Working together closely, the pair turned out more than 200 songs, including “Crying,” “Running Scared” and “Blue Bayou.” ...

When two iconic writers get married, songs are bound to be written. Here are three Carly Simon songs that she wrote about ...

The iconic songwriter revisited one of his most beloved songs nearly three decades after its debut, giving the soft rock favorite a fresh new sound.

At this point of the year, as temperatures rise and PTO is enjoyed, we’re usually keeping an eye out for the song of the summer to emerge. Will this year’s reigning smash be a new single, ...

Our editorial staff picks the best songs from a year that's starting to be swarmed with big hits by big artists. The turnover at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year has really been something to ...

Paul McCartney is turning 84 and in honor of his brilliant songwriting, we've ranked his 84 best songs. See if you agree with ...

Trying to narrow down the best songs of any year is an impossible task. It’s a challenge we take on with great pride, but it’s rarely with ease. And depending on who you ask, the answer changes. But ...

Every June, the Paste team tallies up its favorite songs of the previous six months. It’s a great way for us to present our favorites to you, but also to each other. The cut-off date for these songs ...

Last month, I flew to Los Angeles for work, admittedly one of my favorite places to travel to for a work trip. And while an out-of-the-ordinary rainy day greeted me upon touchdown at LAX, the familiar ...