Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, music fans wonder which song will be crowned the "song of the summer." Business Insider uses Billboard charts and streaming stats to determine the season's defining hit.

A cultural obituary for the summer anthem, exploring how shared musical moments dissolved into algorithmic fragments and became personal, fleeting digital memories.

The results are in: The No. 1 song on Billboard's all-genre Songs of the Summer chart for 2024 is Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's "I Had Some Help." The song — which is the lead single off Post's F-1 Trillion album — has also enjoyed massive success ...

Each year, a catchy tune is crowned the “song of summer” for dominating airwaves and playlists between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s typically upbeat, easy to dance to and can be heard blasting everywhere from car stereos to beach blankets to ...

What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an up-tempo pop banger? Something with an earworm chorus? Does it need to feature the words “summer,” “sunshine,” or another synonym — “California” — in the title? How could anyone attempt a song ...

NEW YORK — Every year, summer arrives with a buzzing energy. School’s out, the sun is shining, music is blaring out of car windows and speakers are blasting on the beach. But this summer, the beaches seem quieter. The playlists feel aimless. The radio ...

The summer of 1973 was an unforgettable time for rock music. Radio stations across America played incredible songs that became instant classics and still rock today. From hard-hitting guitar riffs to groovy rhythms,

If you’re like me, then there are just certain songs that sound better in the summer. Music that pairs with hot sunny days like a cold glass of lemonade. Tracks that fit this bill include “California