When I joined Pitchfork a couple months ago as its new editor, we got to work on what you’re reading now, the Best Songs of the 2020s So Far, our first big list of the year. On the surface, there’s ...

Rather than limiting ourselves to songs that are about Texas, we defined a Texas song as any song performed by a Texas artist. Who qualified? Anyone who was born here, even if he or she left the state ...

Besides great snacks, a solid playlist is probably the most important part of throwing an incredible party. It doesn't matter if the booze is coming from a plastic jug — you can still turn up as long ...

In a year so bizarre that a Kate Bush single from three decades ago somehow topped the charts, it’s fitting that some of the year’s best tracks felt like wildcards. Rising rappers (Glorilla, Ice Spice ...

One of the best aspects of hip-hop songs is they’re joyous and celebratory. While the genre is also known as “the Black CNN” for its truth and storytelling, many of the songs work to promote a sense ...

There are no better songs to party to than country music. From tailgates to all-out ragers, it’s no surprise country music has soundtracked some great bashes over the years. “You know I like my ...

The holidays are officially here! With no time to waste before Christmas Day arrives, there’s plenty to be done ahead of Dec. 25. From shopping for gifts to making party plans, the season is full of ...