Punk rock, a genre that’s known for being explicit, aggressive, and wildly feverish might be the best to capture a feeling as intense and complicated as love. For those who find themselves jilted this ...

Is the love song dying? NPR's Juana Summers speaks David Mora and Michelle Jia about their recent essay in The Pudding, which set out to answer that question. JAMES: (Singing) ...My love has come ...

Love songs can be sappy and sentimental, poignant or powerful. But some of the best have a slightly different twinkle that bypasses all the standard cliches.

Let’s be real: music has the power to inspire people. What songs do you listen to when you want to be inspired? This blog post celebrates songs about unity and love through some musical selections ...

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 ...

With Valentines Day here, what better time to examine the darker sides of love? And where better then in music! We've compiled 10 of the creepiest love songs, including several you likely already know ...

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