It's hard not to look back on the 2000s and smile. Life seemed simpler; music was thriving. But what was the best song of the decade, according to science?

The biggest song of 2025 is a straightforward ode to marriage, but the charts and algorithms are filled with love songs ...

We rank the best anime theme songs of the 2000s, including Death Note, Naruto, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

How well do the members of The Runarounds know their 2000s love songs? In this video, we put the band to the test in a game ...

I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you read it or let it pass through your own lips in a giddy, longing breath. It has too many "t"s and a stutter in the middle, just like the tha-wump ...

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 ...

Kesha rounded up the list of TikTok’s global top 10 songs of the summer 2025. It was released in 2010 but has returned as one ...