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Liam (left) and Noel Gallagher

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Anyway, Here's 'Wonderwall' (and 20 More of the Best Oasis Songs)

The Gallagher brothers reunite for a sold-out UK tour in the latest example of the lucrative business of nostalgia. Plus: A dream set list.

A young Michael McDonald sitting on stage at a piano with his band in the background — Michael McDonald, one of yacht rock's icons.

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Yacht Rock: Smooth Sailing on Rocky Waters

Read about how the soft-rock genre has weathered the test of time, and listen to a playlist of some of the best yacht rock songs, from Christopher Cross and Toto to Steely Dan and Thundercat.

Adrianne Lenker performs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with her band Big Thief — Adrianne Lenker performing on *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*.

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NPR’s Best Songs of 2024 List Highlights Berklee Alumni

Arooj Aftab, Adrianne Lenker, Tiny Habits, and more made the cut on NPR’s roundup of this year’s top tracks.

Quincy Jones standing amidst a seated crowd at Berklee commencement in 1983 — Quincy Jones at the 1983 Berklee commencement ceremony, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.

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Remembering the Rare and Extraordinary Life of Quincy Jones

With the passing of the legendary musician, composer, arranger, producer, and all-around media mogul, Berklee remembers one of its earliest and most prominent alums with a tribute and a retrospective playlist.

A black and white image of the Berklee marquee sign with a full moon in the background and a red tree in the foreground — Image illustration by Pamela Hersch

Why We're Not Afraid to Love Scary Music (Plus 13 of the Best Horror Film Scores)

Faculty composer Ryan Page discusses the appeal of scary movies and what makes the scores to films like John Carpenter's Halloween and Dario Argento's Suspiria so compelling.

Album art collage for the Recession Pop playlist

Why Recession Pop Is Hot—Even When It's Not a Recession

Discover why fans turn to party anthems during times of economic crisis—or just when the vibes are off. Plus: a playlist of recession pop hits old and new, from Lady Gaga and Pitbull to Charli XCX and Chappell Roan.