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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hit Songs Have 'Short Intros, Chorus Upfront': Analysis by University Student

A university student has analyzed the trend of hit songs becoming shorter and featuring choruses occurring earlier, attributing this change to the rise of music streaming services.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka dies at 86

American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of hit songs and contributions to the music industry.

Feb 28 • 01:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Five nominees for 'Golden Microphone 2026' radio hit announced

The five most-played songs in Latvia, nominated for the 'Golden Microphone 2026' award in the radio hits category, have been announced based on radio station data.

Feb 23 • 07:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alok 'sets fire' to the stage at Marco Zero and livens up Carnival Monday in Recife

DJ Alok captivated the audience at Recife's Carnival with a fiery performance filled with spectacular lights and hit songs.

Feb 17 • 01:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kevinho performs on the third night of carnival in Boa Vista; check the schedule

Brazilian funk artist Kevinho is set to perform at the carnival in Boa Vista, showcasing his hit songs in a free concert.

Feb 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From bricklayer's helper to Spotify leader: DJ Japa NK tops the charts and amps up funk for pre-carnival

DJ Japa NK has become a leading figure in Brazil's pre-carnival music scene, with five songs in the Spotify top fifteen, including his hit 'Posso Até Não te Dar Flores'.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Britney Spears sells her music catalog but does not disclose purchase price

Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalog, including hit songs to Primary Wave, but details regarding the sale price remain undisclosed.

Feb 11 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Melody, Ivete, Anitta... who will have the hit of Carnival 2026?

The article discusses the competition for the title of the hit song for Carnival 2026 in Brazil, highlighting various contenders in different music genres.

Feb 11 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Ten years ago it sounded everywhere: the viral song that was born from a clothing ad

The article discusses how certain songs, particularly a viral hit from ten years ago, became popular through their association with television advertisements, influencing how audiences connect music with brands.

Feb 5 • 19:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Motorist voters say my songs are funny, says the author of the hit I Love and I Salute

In an interview, Tomáš Hron discusses his political songs, the influence of AI in his work, and the misinterpretations of his lyrics.

Feb 4 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

They are the viral phenomenon of the moment and their songs are constantly being listened to on social media: Who are Nueva Línea?

Nueva Línea is a viral music phenomenon in Spain, known for their hit songs that have become popular on social media.

Jan 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Curia has updated the list of songs that cannot be played at weddings. A hit has been crossed off

The Wrocław Curia has reiterated its rules on music during church weddings following frequent requests for secular songs, emphasizing that the parish priest is responsible for music selection.

Jan 13 • 12:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Photo: The most popular songs in 2025: One duet is an absolute hit

Platforms YouTube and Spotify revealed the most listened-to songs of 2025, with 'Die with a smile' by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga taking the top spot.

Jan 1 • 20:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Which domestic song is the biggest hit of 2025? Vote in the survey

As the year ends, media outlets are publishing lists of the best songs, and Vecernji.hr is letting the audience choose the domestic hit of the year from 15 selected songs.

Dec 30 • 20:00 UTC

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