Pop Culture Happy Hour: Cultural Dichotomies
We return to a conversation we had in 2014 about cultural dichotomies, from Beatles/Stones to Trek/Wars to creamy/crunchy.
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Bedouine's Sound Hints Of Southern Country And Soft Rustic Folk
Slingshot is a project by NPR Music to highlight emerging artists. Bedouine was born in Allepo, Syria, and has moved around a lot, but her music is rooted in the country folk rock of the 60s and 70s.
Squirrel Nut Zippers On World Cafe
The band just released Beasts of Burgundy, its first new album of original material in 18 years. If you don't like funk, now would be the time to move on to another session.
Dump Your Boyfriend, Scream Along To GRLwood's Hooky 'Bisexual'
The first single from Daddy lulls you into the Louisville duo's self-deprecating, surf-inspired punk — before tearing you apart.
Swan Songs: Music For Your Final Exit
We asked listeners what song they want played at their funeral. On this edition of All Songs Considered, we share some of the incredible responses we got, along with the stories behind them.
Meet Channel Tres, Your New 'Controller'
The debut song from this Compton songwriter-turned-DJ is your new rooftop jam.
Jim James Decries Media Distortion In Society With New Song, Album
The new solo album from My Morning Jacket's frontman was inspired, in part, by the explosion of information people are expected to consume, which, he says, leaves "more and more of us feeling lost."
Hit Bargain Says 'Hell Is Real' And We're Living In It
Los Angeles "queencore" band Hit Bargain wonders if everything isn't already aflame with hellfire on its newest single.
On The Verge Of An Epic Album, The Milk Carton Kids Share A Stunning New Song
The new song from this Grammy nominated duo, The Milk Carton Kids, is a brilliantly long and winding delicate song of lovers parting ways with a hope for one last embrace.
Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer
Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer Prize for his album DAMN., the first hip-hop or rap album to ever win the prestigious award.