The first chords of a favorite ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s song instantly evoke memories of youth, friends, or first loves. According to research published in Slate, brain imaging studies show that our ...

Two old songs have debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in recent weeks. That is thanks to viral success on TikTok. As NPR's Stephen Thompson explains, it is never too late for a song to become a hit.

On Friday, Oct. 17, Ella Langley released a new song called “Choosin’ Texas,” a track about Texans loyalty to their state. In the song, Langley tells a story about how she couldn’t keep her man, a ...

Artificial intelligence can generate new songs and even artists, but it can also be used to raid hits of the past for new earnings potential. AI is being used already to separate elements -- called ...

The trend of old songs trending again is hard to miss in 2026. Scroll through Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, and you'll hear tracks from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s playing over viral edits.