Guest DJ: Empress Of Plays Sing-Along With Some Of Her Greatest Influences
The Honduran-American vocalist shares her musical inspirations with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and guest host Jessica Diaz-Hurtado.
Music & Culture
The End Is Near! Dead To A Dying World Writes A Metallic Epitaph For The Planet
The band's dark metallic prophecies give the end times a gracefully vicious soundtrack in "The Seer's Embrace."
A Celebration Of Nipsey Hussle's Life Takes Place In Los Angeles
Watch as the city of Los Angeles celebrates a neighborhood hero, live from the Staples Center, at 10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET.
Jawbox's J. Robbins Announces First Solo Album, Releases New Single
Before Jawbox reunites for a summer tour, singer J. Robbins will drop a new solo album called Un-Becoming, out May 31. Hear "Soldier On" now.
First Listen: Daniel Norgren, 'Wooh Dang'
There's a beauty buried deep inside these lazy and woodsy songs just waiting for you to dig them out.
Here Are The Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Can't Stop Watching This Week
While you're working on your last-minute Contest entry (the deadline is this Sunday, April 14), check out these videos below to see what's caught our attention lately.
Go-Go Music Resumes At D.C. Store After Noise Complaints
The music is back on after T-Mobile's CEO reversed his earlier decision. He had urged store officials to tone down the music after residents of a nearby luxury apartment building complained.
Los Angeles Memorial Will Honor Rapper Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle will be remembered as a rapper, but also as an entrepreneur, father and community activist. After Thursday's funeral, fans will gather at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
First Listen: Angélique Kidjo, 'Celia'
Angélique Kidjo rearranges the molecules of the Celia Cruz songs that many of us know by heart. The results are glorious.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
This month on Station Breaks, Samm Henshaw takes listeners to Sunday service, the crisp spring air summons Lovers Leap and MorMor searches for the sun.