‘Take On Me’ has been stuck in our heads for 40 years. Here’s how it got there.

OSLO - Norway is a land of dramatic fjords, the midnight sun and the world’s finest goat cheese. It has never been known for its music. But 40 years ago, it produced a singular global pop hit whose ...
American Songwriter

How Rick Springfield Scored His Last Top 40 Hit Before a Decade-Long Layoff

Rick Springfield's last Top 40 hit reflected honestly on fatherhood. Then he mostly walked away from the pop music battles.

Golden Disc Awards Announces “Powerhouse 40” Honoring K-Pop’s Most Influential Figures

The Golden Disc Awards has announced the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40,” a special list honoring 40 influential figures who have left an indelible mark on ...
NPR

Pop music from the late 2000s is back — as 'recession pop'

You may have heard of recession meals and wardrobes. Now, we have "recession pop" - bangers from 2008-2010 gaining popularity with a younger audience. Let me take you back to the fall of 2008. The ...