On 'Tell Me How You Really Feel,' Humanity Is Courtney Barnett's Superpower
The Australian songwriter's new album charts an internal landscape that holds anger and compassion in equally stunning measure.
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Anderson .Paak Has Earned The Right To Frivolous Rap Fantasies
Anderson .Paak shares a hilarious, whiplash-inducing video for his new single "Bubblin.' "
Shaina Taub's 'Die Happy' Fuses Broadway And Pop
A handful of musicians cross smoothly from pop to Broadway and back. Shaina Taub is part of a new generation of young composers with a foot in each world. She talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her new album, Die Happy.
First Annual Greensboro Bound Literary Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
Starting Friday, Greensboro Bound will feature more than 75 authors and nearly 50 events over the following three days.
Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Music Head, Faces Down A Doubtful Music Business
The former rap mogul and current head of music at YouTube on #MeToo (sort of), Migos and his mortality.
Remembering The Soprano Who Sang Like A Laser Beam
With a voice of gleaming steel that soared effortlessly above 100-piece orchestras, Swedish dramatic soprano Birgit Nilsson, who was born 100 years ago, was force of nature.
Low Cut Connie's Rise Is 'The Essence Of Rock And Roll'
Low Cut Connie have always made music for the motel-bound Beverlys and diner waitress Connies of the world. Dirty Pictures (Part 2) is no different.
Watch Live: The Record Company, Hop Along, Sweet Spirit And More
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Angélique Kidjo, King Tuff will also perform during the third night of NON-COMM 2018. Watch live starting Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
Alt.Latino Encore: Remixing Classics, Fania Opens Its Vaults
This week on Alt.Latino, we discuss how and whether to remix legendary recordings — and, along the way, feature a new album of remixed salsa classics.
Watch Live Today: Brandi Carlile And Jade Bird
One is a full-fledged star. The other is making her own bid for stardom. Watch both perform at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia starting Thursday at noon ET.