Music in 2026 is defined by hybrid genres, AI-driven production, and viral remix culture across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Playlists of trending songs and remixes are fueling dance ...

A viral AI-generated remix of indie artist Stick Figure’s hit in South Africa has reignited concerns over credit and royalties, as YouTube rolls out an AI tool to replace copyrighted tracks in videos.

The year 2025’s standout tracks reflected shifts in sound, storytelling, and digital influence. Kehlani, Clipse, and Doechii each brought unique perspectives that resonated across platforms. These ...

The biggest songs on TikTok in 2023 were sped-up remixes of songs, indicating the wide appeal of a musical trend that went viral on the app this year and prompted artists and labels to try and ...

A lot has happened in the five months since Pluto and YK Niece dropped "WHIM WHAMIEE." The viral track has taken on a life of its own, going from a regional hit to the go-to song for Rap Caviar-tier ...

Nick Reiner had a problem. Reiner, a DJ and producer who goes by the moniker Major Vibes, was planning another Taylor Swift-themed party for the club Tellus 360 in Lancaster, Pa., and wanted to use ...

Several Afrobeats songs have enjoyed viral TikTok moments that rocketed them to global success. TikTok is particularly popular for being a global music marketplace where over 1 billion users robustly ...