Taylor Swift has perfected the art of the breakup anthem. Although Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is, in her words, more "flirty and fun" than much of her past work, the ...

For many, it seemed like Gotye came out of nowhere. The folksy, Australian indie-rock artist (né Wally de Backer) has captivated U.S. listeners with his irresistible, nuanced breakup song, “Somebody ...