In the streaming era, major hits tend to be sluggish: Between 2012 and 2017, the average tempo of the 25 most-streamed tracks on Spotify fell by 23 beats per minute, to 90.5 b.p.m.. Why? There are ...

The end of 2018 is near. As we look back on the past year, there have been lots of memorable pop culture moments. The world watched as an American actress became royalty. Ariana Grande and Pete ...

For well over a decade now, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment have consistently produced acts that have led K-pop’s growth both in the country and internationally. Dubbed the ...

It’s only been two years since NCT burst onto the K-pop scene, but this supergroup has already made huge waves in the musical world. NCT’s various subunits have not only seen immense success for their ...

A pop star's fandom can be hugely influential—and not just in the world of music. The biggest year of Taylor Swift's career has underlined that power, resulting in congressional action in the United ...