Watch Jim James Perform 'No Secrets' Live In The Studio
The psychedelic rock musician unleashes raw, unfiltered energy at the KCRW Studios.
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Anna St. Louis' Lonesome Howl Seeks Uncertainty In 'Understand'
The Kansas City-raised, L.A.-based songwriter leans into the pastoral alchemy of her songs on If Only There Was a River, out Oct. 12.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Len Graham
Meet Len Graham, the legendary singer and songwriter from Northern Ireland who carries an equal number of songs and stories in his heart.
'Marvellous Equations' Pulses With Rhythmic Power
Marcia Douglas's new book imagines a resurrected Bob Marley, living in a clock tower and conversing with spirits — but Douglas also honors and elevates the voices of the women in Marley's orbit.
For A Wracked World, Cursive's 'Vitriola' Returns To A Reckless Sound
The world may be going to hell. But, while Cursive's forthcoming Vitriola wallops and revels in bleakness, Tim Kasher tells NPR that he's doing everything he can not to be swallowed up by the chaos.
'Satisfacción' Guaranteed: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
This week, there's something new for every corner of the Latinternet as Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny and Arcangel drop yet another banger and Miguel blesses us with another Spanish-language track.
Aggressive, Combative, And Relevant As Ever, 'Straight Outta Compton' Turns 30 Years Old
On August 8, 1988, artists Ice Cube, Dr.
Nico Biopic Sheds Light On Her Life Before And After The Velvet Underground
Nico, 1988 tells the story of the Velvet Underground singer who left for a solo career — one weighed down by her addiction to heroin — and depicts the last, tumultuous year of her life.
'Kiki Challenge' Inspires 2 Farmers To Dance Awesomely With Oxen In The Mud
One look at this video and you'll know why Trevor Noah said they "won" the Kiki challenge.
Aphex Twin Returns With The Frenetic 'T69 Collapse'
The producer and deep experimentalist born Richard D. James will release a new EP, Collapse, on Sept. 14.