The Brit Awards: Strength In (Smaller) Numbers
The nominee pool for the BRITs can sometimes show off a more exciting playing field than their stateside counterpart the Grammys.
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Watch Brett Dennen Perform 'Already Gone' Live In The Studio
Watch as the singer-songwriter with ambitious pop potential performs an acoustic version of the lead single from his latest release, Let's.
Blind Pilot On Mountain Stage
In the five years between Blind Pilot's sophomore album and its 2016 follow-up, Israel Nebeker's 13-year relationship ended and his father died. And Then Like Lions is the stunning result of loss.
First Listen: Joan Baez, 'Whistle Down The Wind'
With songs written by Tom Waits and Anohni, this timely collection is concerned about the lingering negative reverberations from global discord.
Let's Eat Grandma Reclaims 'Hot Pink'
The prodigal pair of teenage post-pop creators return by enlisting the help of two other forward-looking geniuses.
First Listen: Camp Cope, 'How To Socialise & Make Friends'
The Melbourne rock trio's new record walks confidently through difficult topics, often with an emotional tug in its wake.
First Listen: Soccer Mommy, 'Clean'
Nashville songwriter Sophie Allison is just 20 years old, but her songs exude a world-weary wisdom.
First Listen: Jonathan Wilson, 'Rare Birds'
Wilson is a student of rock and pop in all its forms, and Rare Birds is his finest album yet.
Sexual Harassment In Nashville Spurs A New Bill To Extend Protections To Artists
HB 1984 would effectively expand the definition of employment in the state — though not the strict federal criteria for proving harassment.
Looped: Lo Moon
Watch on this episode of KCRW's Looped as inaugural Slingshot artist Lo Moon talks to Anthony Valadez before their show at the Troubadour.