Pop music

Taylor Swift to be inducted in Songwriters Hall of Fame, will become second-youngest ever

The honor places the pop superstar, winner of 14 Grammys, among the most celebrated songwriters across generations.

TAYLOR SWIFT reacts on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.
 A ‘heat wave' from Daphna Ban.

Daphna Ban explores growing up and identity in new album Heat Wave

An artificial intelligence clip of Israelis celebrating the release of the hostages (left) alongside a clip of Hostage Square in Tel Aviv (right) in Yoni Bloch's new music video.

Israeli pop star remakes AI video with real footage of freed hostages

JAMES MASLOW

New song sees US-Israeli collaboration


Sabina releases uplifting new single, 'A New Day,' ahead of upcoming album

Blending emotional depth with catchy pop melodies, Sabina’s latest track offers hope and resilience in turbulent times—marking a bold new chapter in her artistic journey.

 German-Israeli pop artist Sabina

Noa, Mergui, Netta, and...Gabriel: Israeli pop music's latest sensation gets ready to go global

Guy was signed by UMG in 2022, at which point they set out to re-produce his demo songs on a more professional level, and the video for “Arrest Me” was born.

 GABRIEL GUY: I had to work for things and I’m still working on things because I’m still not successful. I’m at the beginning.

Israeli music icon Yair Klinger to be honored with lifetime achievement award

The iconic Israeli songwriter's career spans six decades, with a number of popular hits and hundreds of songs.

 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT for Yair Klinger.

Eden Golan: Representing Israel at Eurovision was 'such an honor'

The Eurovision singer shared details behind her new single 'Older' on ABC's News Live.

 Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Magda Festival offers a fest of rock and pop delights

This year, in particular, artists from the North, including some who have been evacuated from their homes due to the ongoing security situation, also figure in the two-day lineup. 

 RAMI FORTIS

Song melodies have been simplified since 1950, new study says

The study examined pop music from primarily North America and Europe, specifically music that, at one point or another, topped the US Billboard music charts from 1950 to the current day.

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Steve Albini, influential record producer and musician, dies at 61

Albini was a giant of punk and experimental rock music from the ‘80s to the present day.

 MUSIC PRODUCER Steve Albini in his Chicago studio in 2014.

German-Israeli singer Sabina sends a message of hope and love

The pop singer-songwriter tells her uplifting story ahead of the Joint Perspectives Summit organized by The Jerusalem Post and WELT, which will take place in Berlin on February 14.

 Singer-Songwriter Sabina has been performing in Israel, Europe and around the world for over a decade.

Jewish a cappella group celebrates Hanukkah with Taylor Swift medley

The latest Hanukkah parody video from Jewish a cappella group Six13 is based on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

 Taylor Swift attends a premiere for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 11, 2023.

Taylor Swift named Time's Person of the Year, capping her record-breaking 2023

Swift took the award in a year when her nearly two decades of fame and influence came to a peak, the magazine said in announcing the title.

 Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift appears on the cover of Time Magazine's 2023 "Person of the Year" edition, in an image released in New York City, U.S. December 6, 2023.