First Listen: The Decemberists, 'I'll Be Your Girl'
The band's eighth album captures a collaborative spirit that keeps The Decemberists sounding vibrant and alive, even as it delves into themes of futility and darkness.
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Pop, Rock And An Onslaught Of Rhythm: The Songs Of SXSW
This five-song primer bridges electro-pop, R&B, rock, and rhythmic rap from up-and-coming artists performing at SXSW this year.
It's Time To Recognize The Ronettes As Rock And Roll Pioneers
History tends to remember some innovations over others — and The Ronettes, in particular, have been remembered as pop singers, with their rock and roll sensibilities railroaded out of their image.
The Mountain Goats On Mountain Stage
Taking the Mountain Stage for the second time, The Mountain Goats bring a fresh set of songs from its recent album, Goths.
Watch Bahamas Perform 'No Wrong' Live In The Studio
Watch the breezy Canadian crooner perform a soulful song about pursuing passion in the face of adversity.
Siddhartha Khosla On World Cafe
The acclaimed composer of NBC's 'This Is Us' discusses the music that pulls at America's heartstrings.
John Prine: Tiny Desk Concert
For more than 45 years, the legendary John Prine has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon. He brings some of his best to this unforgettable Tiny Desk performance.
The All Songs Considered SXSW Preview, 2018
For this episode, Bob Boilen, Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson listened to songs by more than a thousand bands that'll be performing at SXSW, and picked some of their favorites to hear and see.
This Old Dog: Mac DeMarco On Growing Up And Getting Personal
Musician Mac DeMarco has garnered the image of an impish pop-rock troubadour, but many of the songs on last year's This Old Dog tackle his conflicted relationship with the father he never knew.
The Breeders Are 'All Nerve' After A Long Hiatus
It's been 25 years since the lineup that made 1993's seminal Last Splash recorded together. The band's fifth album, All Nerve, is a triumphant reflection on a difficult past.