In 'Small Talk,' Courtney Barnett Is Tired Of Polite Conversation
"I like very much being here with you / But you see, all this small talk is killin' me," Barnett sings as her newest song morphs into a playful jam.
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The Thistle & Shamrock: Cathy Jordan
Join Fiona Ritchie as she chats to singer songwriter Cathy Jordan about her musical life globetrotting with the popular band Dervish.
Watch Yo-Yo Ma Perform 'Song Of The Birds' Live In The Studio
The world-renowned cellist performs the delicate piece both gently and with absolute surety.
'It's Amazing How It Stood The Test Of Time': M.I.A. On 'Paper Planes' 11 Years Later
"I've never come first at anything." M.I.A. reacts to her 2007 hit "Paper Planes" being named the No. 1 song on NPR Music's 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+.
David Crosby's 'Vagrants Of Venice' Captures His Rich, Classic Timbre And His Collaborative Spirit
Croz is back, again. Singer-songwriter David Crosby releases his latest album, 'Here If You Listen' on Oct. 26.
Seattle Karaoke Host Sings Garth Brooks' Song For 36 Hours
The karaoke DJ was raising money for breast cancer awareness. He sang, over and over again, for 36 straight hours, Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places."
First Listen: Adam Hood, 'Somewhere In Between'
Adam Hood has written songs for big-name acts like Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town, but for his solo work, he prefers a leaner, more low-key approach.
First Listen: Ambrose Akinmusire, 'Origami Harvest'
The trumpeter and composer's audacious, politically exigent and altogether astounding new album features a string quartet and the rapper Kool A.D.
Steve Perry's New Life: 'I've Rediscovered The Passion For Music'
After decades out of the public eye, Steve Perry, the former Journey frontman, has a new solo album out.
The Supreme Court Is A Musical Muse For 'Radiolab' Host Jad Abumrad
Host Jad Abumrad discusses '27: The Most Perfect Album,' an album inspired by amendments to the United States Constitution.