Traditional ballads express emotions through down-tempo melodies and somber tones. While that can certainly be the vibe for some of our moodiest days, they don’t hit quite as hard as their anthemic ...

This summer seems to be experiencing a resurgence of the ’80s, from films like Top Gun: Maverick to the Netflix series Stranger Things. And with these ’80s-themed hits come ’80s fashion trends: neon ...

What's the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions slow dancing? For many of us, it's those slightly awkward but unforgettable school dances, dimly lit gymnasiums, basement parties, or ...

Sometimes, you just need to crank up those old rock tunes and let yourself feel all the feels. The '80s were a golden era for rock music, and among the headbangers and anthems, there was a treasure ...

The Rolling Stones built their reputation by playing blue-blooded rock music. Yet many of their No. 1 hits were heartstring-tugging ballads. Here are some of The Rolling Stones’ best ballads from ...

Thelonious Monk’s best-known composition, “’Round Midnight,” was first recorded 80 years ago this month. His slow, moody ballad ranks as among his finest work and one of the most enduring in jazz.