Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Multi award-winning songwriter Tony Macaulay will be conferred honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Sussex winter ...

John Lennon found inspiration from multiple places when writing "A Day in the Life," including the advice of a luxury car dealer.

John Lennon's (Just Like) Starting Over is a masterpiece in melody and harmony. He wrote it as a tribute to his heroes like Elvis, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, but it's much more intricate and deep ...