February has arrived, and whether you’re excited or dreading it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner as well. While the holiday has traditionally been one to celebrate romantic love, in recent ...

How you feel about Valentine’s Day is often dependent on your romantic relationship status. But I believe a universal truth of life is that love is for everyone, in whatever forms it may take. So, no ...

Sure, country music has produced plenty of love songs over the years. But for those times when you're feeling a little down and out in the relationships department, and lovey-dovey lyrics are on your ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Hear six sensual songs by the pop great. By Rebecca Thomas As the senior staff editor for the Arts & Leisure section, I’m often lost in a big profile. The kind that makes you consider the arc of a ...

Many of us take pleasure in listening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounters. It represents aspects of our existing identity, as well as our hopes and ...