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There can be something deeply satisfying about gut-wrenching music and lovesick ballads. From singing, or sometimes screaming, along with the musicians to the poetic lyrics telling the story or ...

Sure, us millennials might have a somewhat unhealthy fixation on the '90s, but that's nothing in comparison to the way our parents have and always will cling to their golden years, the '80s. I'm not ...

The 1990s just might be the definitive era of sad country music. Legends like Garth Brooks, George Strait and Alan Jackson were at the top of their game during that decade, and young bucks — like an ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a certain magic about songs from the 80s and 90s ...

With a name like Mixtape, it's no surprise the Netflix movie features a killer soundtrack. This coming-of-age comedy drama is set in the late '90s and is filled with classic rock music dating back to ...

A few of old-school hip-hop's finest. Photo illustration by Ellie Skrzat for Slate. Photos by Vince Bucci/Getty Images, Stringer PN/Reuters, Blake Sell/Reuters, and Mario Anzuoni/Reuters. This summer ...

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You've probably recognized that music and sports go together like peanut butter and jelly—kind of. During the action and timeouts, some of the best songs blast through stadium and arena speakers to ...

A late 1980s, early ‘90s music group is making a comeback. Grammy-winning new jack swing pioneer Teddy Riley announced that ...

Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels. A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship—whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just ...