From tear-jerkers to mic-drops, NPR's music critics share the 2025 lyrics that made them laugh, cry and hit replay.

‘Tis the season for statistics! As 2023 draws to a close, music lovers across the world are heading to their streaming app of choice to discover the numbers behind their songs, albums and artists of ...

Rosé and Bruno Mars have secured the coveted top spot on Apple Music’s global song chart for 2025 with their enduring hit, “APT.” Released in 2024, the Grammy-nominated track's remarkable staying ...

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ massively popular, Grammy-nominated “APT.” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end ...

Have you ever found yourself listening to the same song on repeat for hours, days, or even weeks? That magnetic pull to hit the replay button isn’t just a quirky habit, it’s rooted in neuroscience and ...

Apple Replay Is Here. What's the No. 1 Song on Apple Music’s 2025 Songs Chart? NEW YORK (AP) — It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ massively popular, Grammy-nominated “APT.” ...

NEW YORK — It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ massively popular, Grammy-nominated “APT.” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released ...