Hear The First Track From The Messthetics' Debut, Featuring Fugazi's Rhythm Section
Fugazi's Brendan Canty and Joe Lally have combined with D.C. guitarist Anthony Pirog for a power trio with an eye towards punk reinvention.
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Encore: Chris Stapleton Dives Into His Archives For 'From A Room: Volume 2'
Chris Stapleton has gone from a respected songwriter and Nashville insider to a Grammy-winning star in just a few years. NPR's Ari Shapiro sat down with Stapleton to discuss his new album, From A Room: Volume 2. This story originally aired on Dec. 1, 2017 on All Things Considered.
No, 'Despacito' Didn't Win A Grammy. But There Was Plenty To Celebrate.
After a year of unprecedented crossover, Latin musicians were honored in pre-televised ceremonies on Sunday.
Same Old Rap: The Grammys' Race Toward Irrelevance
With hip-hop shut out of top categories in a year defined by the genre's most urgent voices, the Recording Academy mirrors America's racialized politics.
'May It Last' Brings The Avett Brothers From North Carolina To HBO
Judd Apatow is one of the directors of a new documentary airing on HBO that follows the recording of a Grammy-nominated album from the North Carolina band.
Trump Jr. Hits At Hillary Clinton's 'Fire And Fury' Grammy Cameo
Clinton appeared in a faux audition to narrate the audiobook of the gossipy bestseller. Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted that her reading was "a great consolation prize for losing the presidency."
The Dustbowl Revival On World Cafe
Listen to an interview and studio session with this high-octane, bluegrass-meets-soul ensemble.
globalFEST: Highlights From A Concert Without Borders
David Dye reports from the annual one-night, three-stage, 12-band global music showcase.
Songs We Love: Mind Over Mirrors, 'Matchstick Grip'
Developed as a multimedia project for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Mind Over Mirrors' Jamie Fennelly creates a widescreen aura for Bellowing Sun.
10 Takeaways From The 2018 Grammys
The 2018 Grammy Awards did what the Grammys so often do: They dashed high expectations with safe picks and, in many cases, flat performances. But a few highlights stood out.