Damn, 2024 is coming through with some absolute bangers.
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The 65 best Christmas songs of all time
Like ’em, hate ’em or blast ’em 24 hours a day as soon as September starts, there’s no getting away from Christmas songs.
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, Karaoke unites us all.
The 50 best sad songs ever written
You can pay for all the therapy you want – sometimes only a good cry will do it.
The 60 best love songs of all time
There’s nothing quite so compelling, heart-wrenching or soul-shaking as a really top notch love song.
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The 64 best ’80s hits
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.
The 21 best funny songs of all time
Some songs make you cry. Some songs make you dance. Some songs make you want to profess your love.
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.
The 64 best ’80s hits
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.
The 21 best funny songs of all time
Some songs make you cry. Some songs make you dance. Some songs make you want to profess your love.
The 50 best ’90s songs
When it comes to music, is there a decade more varied (and stand-out) than the 90s?
The 28 best classic rock songs of all time
Given its waning cultural profile, all rock’n’roll is rapidly becoming classic – as in, an antique.
The 30 best birthday songs
Apologies to Mildred J. Hill, but ‘Happy Birthday to You’ is all the way down at the bottom.
Music news from around the world
The Primavera Sound 2025 lineup includes Charli XCX and Chappell Roan: here’s how to get tickets
One of Europe’s biggest festivals has announced a line-up of 2024 icons, and tickets go on sale next week
Revealed: the cheapest (and most expensive) European cities for gig tickets
Looking to turn a concert into a mini-break? Listen up
Here’s how Taylor Swift updated her Eras tour setlist for Europe
The Eras tour setlist featured secret songs and tracks from The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor Swift Aviva Stadium seating map: best seats and capacity for Dublin Eras tour
Everything you need to know about the seating plan and view ahead of Taylor’s nights at the Aviva Stadium this...
How to buy official Taylor Swift merch in Dublin for her Eras Tour
Here’s what we know about where and when you can bag some merch ahead of Tay Tay’s stint at Dublin’s Aviva...
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Taylor Swift in Dublin: Eras Tour timings, dates, set list, support acts and everything you need to know
Taylor’s glittering Eras Tour continues its epic European leg in Dublin this weekend
Taylor Swift in Lyon: Eras Tour timings, dates, set list and everything you need to know
TayTay is landing in Lyon this weekend for two shows at Groupama Stadium – here's everything you need to know
Taylor Swift Madrid Santiago Bernabéu stadium seating map: everything we know
Here’s what we know about the Eras Tour seating plan at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium ahead of Taylor’s...
Calling all Taylor Swift fans: the ‘Swiftie Spot’ will be headed to Madrid next week
Swifties in the Spanish capital will be able to buy merch and swap friendship bracelets at these pop-up areas...
Taylor Swift’s concerts have tripled train reservations to Madrid
According to ticket platform Trainline, there have been surges in bookings on popular routes to the Spanish...