If you’re like a lot of us, this past year might be one you’re not unhappy to see go. (Maybe you’d even like to see the ...

From the last hours of December to the top of 2025, here are ten foolproof drops for the last and first party of the year.

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Believe it or not, not everyone likes spending December listening to cheery songs and wrapping bright-colored packages. For ...

2024 was a year filled with a lot of good music from both legacy and newer acts kickin’ in the door and it was awesome.

In 2024, pillars of Nashville's country and gospel communities died, as did foundational forces essential to the city's — and ...

But what are the songs that defined the year? Well, aside from the above, we’ve seen chart-topping country boy crooners, instantly iconic rap takedowns and joyously twee indie – all making 2024 a ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?

Sounds Good is a monthly roundtable where we ask Straight staff what their ears are plugged into. We’ve got a pretty diverse set of tastes, so there’s absolutely no cohesion here: just good vibes. And ...

The star wrapped her tour on December 15 and is looking forward to kicking back with her family over the festive season ...