The year 2025 was rich with new original music from New Jersey and here's a sample of the 13 best the state has to offer.

Nothing soothes the soul and also allows one to rock out quite like power ballads, especially these four classics from 1981.

When it comes to great songs that came out when the bands were past their golden age, these might just be the best of the ...

As Eleven prepares to face off against Vecna one last time, here are all the songs in the "Stranger Things" Season 5 finale ...

Of course you’ve missed some great stuff since 1985! A lot of you weren't even born then! Not only has the advent of digital ...

The most-played song in country music in 2025 is an RIAA certified, triple-platinum duet released two summers ago. After that, it's a lot of Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll and famous country men. Seven ...

From deep cuts that made suburban kids feel understood to synth-driven anthems that turn melancholy into pure movement, these ...

Many songs contributed to rock in the '80s, but the three below were major players. Revisit these three songs, all released ...

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

Music in 2025 has had it all, from breakout new artists and big stars continuing to top the charts, to AI-generated artists ...

On the last episode of All Songs Considered for 2025, NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich takes host Robin Hilton through an ...