The sound that originally began in Jamaica echoed in waves across the world. Here’s what it means in the context of today’s hits.

Punk isn't a genre commonly known for its positivity and supportiveness — it is usually characterized by anger and vitriol with the way the world is. British upstarts IDLES defy that expectation, finding a balance between those extremes as they deconstruct many social issues of the present day with their unabashed campaign against toxic masculinity.

Creating top hits tests a producer's ingenuity for new sounds — these seven songs demonstrate producers use of flute recordings to make the crowd move.

As we reach the end of the decade, now’s the perfect time to reflect on the growth that music and the world has seen in 10 years. 

Sometimes a band doesn’t have to be real to create a lasting impression on music-lovers; there are a number of fictional bands featured in films and television shows that have proven their writers and producers know a thing or two about music.