One of the most beloved New Wave ballads of the 1980s has had an unexpected comeback and viral moment. Spandau Ballet's "True" first hit the United States Billboard charts in 1983. It was the band's ...

Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There’s just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has ...

“After writing the first three chords, I knew something was happening,” Mick Jones recalled of the night in 1984 when he wrote the song that gave his band Foreigner their biggest hit. “I was writing ...

He has been universally hailed as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. But Richard Thompson has also stood out as one of the finest songwriters of his generation as well. Over his long ...

Thelonious Monk’s best-known composition, “’Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ballad ranks as among his finest work and one of the most enduring in jazz.

Eclipse day is here, and the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event has something for everyone, including music lovers. There are several solar serenades you can listen to Monday, including "Here Comes ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. According to Rolling Stone, Gosling's Ken sings a "big Eighties-style power ballad" reportedly ...