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Nickelback (Canadian rock band) Nickelback Nickelback is a commercially successful Canadian rock band formed in 1995, known for post‑grunge radio hits, multi‑platinum albums, and a polarizing reputation in popular culture.

Night on Bald Mountain A vivid orchestral tone poem by Modest Mussorgsky depicting a witches' Sabbath, later arranged by Rimsky-Korsakov and famously used in Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940).

Nightwish: Finnish Symphonic Metal Band — Origins, Style and Career Nightwish Overview of Nightwish, the Finnish symphonic metal band formed in 1996: origins, musical style, key albums, lineup changes, live performance, orchestral collaborations and legacy.

Niki FM (song by Hawthorne Heights) Niki FM Niki FM is a single by Hawthorne Heights from their debut album The Silence in Black and White. An emo/post-hardcore track noted for its melodic hooks, mixed vocals, and personal l…

Nine in the Afternoon (song) Nine in the Afternoon “Nine in the Afternoon” is the lead single from Panic! at the Disco's second album, noted for its 1960s-inspired pop arrangements and a deliberate shift from the band's earlier sou…

Nine Inch Nails (NIN) — American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails is an influential American industrial rock project led by Trent Reznor, known for dark electronic textures, studio-driven compositions, and a rotating live band sin…

Nirvana (band): American grunge pioneers from Aberdeen and Seattle Nirvana (band) Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Key figures Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl shaped grunge and alternative rock, achieving glo…

Nirvana discography: albums, singles and legacy Nirvana discography Overview of Nirvana's recorded output: studio albums, live releases, compilations, singles, EPs and box sets, with history, notable releases and the band's post-1994 legacy.

No Boundaries (song) A coronation-style pop ballad written for American Idol season 8 contestants, recorded by winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert in 2009; an inspirational, radio-oriented sin…

No Debes Jugar (Selena song) No Debes Jugar 1993 single recorded by Selena as the lead release from the live album Selena Live!. A Latin-pop/Tejano track that reached the top three on multiple Billboard Latin charts and beca…

No Diggity 1996 hit single by Blackstreet blending new jack swing, R&B and hip hop; features Teddy Riley and Dr. Dre and became a major international chart success.

No Doubt American rock band from Anaheim known for blending third-wave ska, reggae, punk and pop; breakthrough with Tragic Kingdom and lead singer Gwen Stefani's later solo success.

No Excuses (Meghan Trainor song) No Excuses 2018 single by Meghan Trainor characterized by a retro-funk beat and assertive lyrics; written with Andrew Wells and Jacob Kasher and released after Trainor's vocal surgery.

No Me Ames — Spanish duet by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony No Me Ames A Spanish-language duet performed by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, adapted from the Italian song "Non Amarmi". A late‑1990s romantic duet issued in both ballad and salsa arrange…

No Me Queda Más — Selena’s signature Spanish-language ballad No Me Queda Más Comprehensive encyclopedia entry on “No Me Queda Más,” the 1994 Spanish-language ballad by Selena: its origins, writing, production, chart success, video, critical reception and la…

No Quiero Saber — song recorded by Selena No Quiero Saber Spanish-language song recorded by American singer Selena (English: 'I Don't Want to Know'). A remix version has been reported played at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and in p…

No Scrubs — TLC's 1999 R&B hit No Scrubs 1999 single by TLC from the album FanMail. Written by Kandi Burruss, Tameka Cottle and Kevin Briggs, it topped the Billboard Hot 100, won a Grammy and left a lasting pop-culture le…

No Strings Attached (NSYNC album) No Strings Attached No Strings Attached is NSYNC's third studio album, released March 21, 2000 by Jive Records. A landmark pop record of the late 1990s/early 2000s boy-band era, it features hit single…

Nobody's Fools — 1976 album by Slade Nobody's Fools Nobody's Fools is Slade's sixth studio album, issued in 1976 as the band pursued an American audience. It reflects a stylistic shift, mixed reception and several singles including…

Nobody's Home (Avril Lavigne song) Nobody's Home A rock ballad by Avril Lavigne from her second album Under My Skin, co-written with Ben Moody and released as the album's third single; notable for its melancholic theme and dramat…

Nocturne (musical composition) Nocturne A nocturne is a musical piece that evokes the night, usually lyrical and piano-based. It developed in the early 19th century and was popularized by John Field and later transformed…

NOFX — American punk rock band NOFX NOFX is a long-running California punk rock band known for fast melodic songs, satirical lyrics and an independent DIY approach. Formed in 1983, they built influence through tourin…

Noise (music) Noise music is an experimental practice that foregrounds non-musical sounds and timbre over traditional melody and rhythm; it intersects composition, performance and sound art.

Noisettes — English rock band blending soul, punk and pop Noisettes Noisettes are an English rock trio known for energetic live shows and genre-blending songs. Formed in London, they mix rock, soul and indie influences and have released several alb…

Nokturnal Mortum (Ukrainian pagan black metal band) Nokturnal Mortum Ukrainian pagan black metal band combining traditional black metal with Slavic folk melodies, keyboards and symphonic touches; influential in Eastern European black metal and noted…

Nordland I — Bathory's 2002 Viking metal album Nordland I Nordland I is the eleventh studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Bathory, released 18 November 2002. It resumes the band's Viking metal style with Norse themes and epic musica…

Nordland II — Bathory (2003 Viking metal album) Nordland II Nordland II is the twelfth studio album by Swedish extreme metal band Bathory, released 31 March 2003. A second volume of Viking-themed material, it continues the band's epic Norse…

Norma (Bellini) — Italian bel canto opera in two acts Norma (opera) Norma is a two-act Italian opera by Vincenzo Bellini with a libretto by Felice Romani. Premiered at La Scala in 1831, it features the aria "Casta Diva" and a demanding title role c…

North Dakota Hymn The official state song of North Dakota, written by James Foley in 1926 to a well‑known European hymn tune and arranged with a distinctive ragtime influence by C. S. Putman.

North Mississippi Allstars: American blues-rock band from Hernando, Mississippi North Mississippi Allstars A roots-based blues-rock group formed in Hernando, Mississippi in 1996, known for blending North Mississippi hill country blues with electric rock and for family musical roots and…

Nostalgia, Ultra — Frank Ocean's breakthrough mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra Nostalgia, Ultra is Frank Ocean's 2011 breakthrough mixtape — a free online release that blended R&B, narrative songwriting and samples, launched his solo profile and stirred both…

Not Afraid — Eminem's 2010 single about recovery Not Afraid “Not Afraid” is a 2010 hip hop single by Eminem from his album Recovery. The song addresses addiction, rehabilitation, accountability and a vow to move forward; it was co-written a…

Not Alone (Aram Mp3 song) “Not Alone” is a dramatic pop ballad by Armenian singer Aram Mp3, selected to represent Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark; it finished among the contest's top…

Not Myself Tonight — Christina Aguilera song Not Myself Tonight An uptempo electropop single by Christina Aguilera from her 2010 album Bionic, written by Jamal "Polow da Don", Ester Dean, Jason Perry and Greg Curtis; known for synths, tribal dr…

Novelty song A novelty song is a musical single or short piece created primarily to amuse, surprise, or exploit a topical fad; it uses gimmicks, comedic lyrics, unusual sounds, or character voi…

Now or Never (song from High School Musical 3) Now or Never Upbeat opening number from the High School Musical 3: Senior Year soundtrack, depicting East High's decisive final basketball game and the characters' final-year transitions.

Now You're Gone – The Album A 2008 international studio album by Swedish DJ and producer Basshunter, featuring English-language dance-pop and eurodance tracks drawn from earlier releases and new singles.

NSYNC: American pop boy band — members, hits, history and legacy NSYNC Overview of NSYNC, the American pop boy band formed in the mid‑1990s: members, major releases (including No Strings Attached), signature songs, career highlights and cultural impac…

Nu metal: fusion of heavy metal and hip hop that rose in the 1990s Nu metal Nu metal is a subgenre blending heavy metal, hip hop, and alternative influences. It emphasizes rhythm, down-tuned guitars, DJ/electronic textures and became commercially prominent…

Number 1 to Infinity (Mariah Carey compilation album) Number 1 to Infinity A 2015 compilation by Mariah Carey collecting her eighteen U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles plus a new track, released by Sony Music Entertainment to mark her chart achiev…

Nunc dimittis (Simeon's Song) Nunc dimittis A summary of the Nunc dimittis—Simeon’s canticle from the Gospel of Luke—its text, liturgical role, history, theological meaning and musical settings across Western and Eastern Chr…

The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky) Nutcracker Suite A concise overview of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: its structure, origins, notable numbers, history, instrumentation, and cultural impact distinct from the full ballet.

O Canada O Canada is the national anthem of Canada, composed in 1880 by Calixa Lavallée with French words by Adolphe-Basile Routhier; English lyrics by Robert Stanley Weir followed in 1908.…

O Holy Night — origin, music, and cultural impact O Holy Night A comprehensive overview of the Christmas carol 'O Holy Night' (originally Minuit, chrétiens), covering its origin, musical traits, translations, and notable performances.

O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree): German carol and cultural history O Tannenbaum O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) is a traditional German song praising the fir tree. The best-known lyrics date to 1824; the tune and many English adaptations have made it a global…

Ö3 Austria Top 40 The Ö3 Austria Top 40 is Austria’s official singles chart and a long‑running radio programme on Hitradio Ö3, tracking popular singles through evolving sales and digital metrics sin…

Oasis (English rock band) Oasis (band) English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991; central to Britpop with landmark albums Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and led by brothers Noel and Liam Gal…

Oasis discography and release history Oasis discography Comprehensive overview of Oasis’s recorded output: studio albums, singles, compilations, live and video releases, chart performance and legacy within British rock and Britpop.