In this episode we're unpacking the history of the centuries-old Korean folk song that inspired the name of the upcoming BTS album.

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The year 2021 was an amazing one for artists in country music. We rounded up four songs that came out in 2021, which are among the best ever written in the genre. “Fancy Like” is one of country ...

Every week, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the previous seven days, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. After taking time off for the ...

2025 was an amazing year for country music. Music aside, the year certainly had its ups and downs, but that’s besides the point. From January all the way through December, country music artists ...

"As time goes by, the stress and complications of life will weigh on you," Jonas said in a statement about the new single Billy Kidd New year, new music from Nick Jonas. Jonas, 33, began 2026 by ...

“Stranger Things” pulled off a thrilling ending by using two Prince songs in the final episode of the beloved Netflix series. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer secured the rights to “Purple Rain” and When ...

It’s been seven long years since Robyn released her last album, Honey. But after years of hints and rumors, all signs point to a release of a long-awaited follow-up at some point this year. She ...

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