Grizzly Bear On World Cafe
The indie-rock veterans performs live in the World Cafe studio and speak with Talia Schlanger about the events leading up to their new album, Painted Ruins.
Music & Culture
Grady Tate, Prodigious Jazz Drummer And Noted Vocalist, Dies At 85
The drummer was a first call for many of the finest singers of the 1960s and '70s, including Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne and Peggy Lee.
After Midnight: Thelonious Monk At 100
Misunderstood early in his career, the jazz pianist and composer — born Oct. 10, 1917 — came to have a massive effect on American music.
On The Centennial Of His Birth, A Look Back At Thelonious Monk's Jazz Legacy
The jazz legend would have turned 100 today. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Monk's music is "universally beloved, by jazz musicians across the stylistic spectrum who might agree about little else."
St. Vincent's 'Pills' Is A Shattered Mirror Ball
The psychedelic Franken-pop monster features production by Top Dawg's Sounwave, saxophone by Kamasi Washington and backing vocals by Cara Delevingne and Jenny Lewis.
Hear 'Matter Of Time,' From Sharon Jones' Forthcoming Final Album 'Soul Of A Woman'
On Nov. 17, Soul of a Woman wraps up the late soul star's career with 11 new songs — starting with "Matter of Time," a song of infectious hope and optimism.
Homages and Tributes for the Thelonious Monk Centennial, But No Competition (For Now)
As commemorative tributes take place across the country, the flagship jazz competition has quietly been put on hold.
Songs We Love: Iron Chic, 'Planes, Chest Pains And Automobiles'
On the three-minute, mid-paced punk churn, singer Jason Lubrano muses, with a tinge of humor, that there must really be something wrong if your heart stops beating.
Brace Yourself For Three New Belle And Sebastian EPs
The How To Solve Our Human Problems trilogy will be rolled out over three months, starting Dec. 8. Hear "I'll Be Your Pilot" now.
Tell Us: What Songs Should Be Retired, Never To Be Heard From Again?
When a song has been played to death, no matter how good or adored, it's time to send it packing — and yet, some are untouchable. Tell us what you think.