The Suffers On World Cafe
Yes, the band makes party music, but the members have worked incredibly hard to get here, surviving hurricanes and discrimination in the music business.
Music & Culture
Surprise Singles Friday: Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Metric, Tinashe And Daughters
It isn't Friday on the Internet without surprise releases — check out Metric's hooky punk snarl, Tinashe's trap-tinged lament and the return of a Providence noise-rock institution.
Don Byron On Piano Jazz
The decorated musician demonstrates his musical flexibility with McPartland on this episode of Piano Jazz.
For Rodney Crowell, A Godfather Of Americana, The Work Is Never Finished
At age 67, Rodney Crowell has become the literarily inclined elder statesman of the Americana scene. His new album, Acoustic Classics, is a look back at the songs of his career's many seasons.
A Father-Daughter Bond Kept Tight By Beatboxing
Ed Cage shared his love for beatboxing with his daughter, Nicole, now 26, while she was in utero. Now, Ed says, beatboxing is part of their language and their connection.
New Music Friday For July 13: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now
Our quick run through the best new albums out this week includes Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to Rolling Papers, a brighter outlook for Dirty Projectors, the calming sounds of Luluc and more.
Emmy Nominations Analysis: Lots Of Old, But Something New
For the first time in years, the venerable Modern Family and its cast failed to nab a nomination, making room for several freshman comedies — and new faces.
The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami
GroundUP is unlike any other musical event. Lines blur between artist and fan, and spill onto Miami Beach. Hear a jazz sampler from the 2018 line-up.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
President Trump is traveling this week. But that doesn’t mean the news has stopped. After leaving the NATO summit in Brussels, Trump traveled to Britain on July 12. He’ll spend
Black Rock Doc Series Explores Underrepresented Musical Contributions
The Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center branch of the public library is showing weekly films this summer