The Shins: Tiny Desk Concert
James Mercer, the emotional and creative heart of The Shins, gives a moving performance at the Tiny Desk, with two new songs and a classic from the band's 2003 album Chutes Too Narrow.
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Jason Isbell On World Cafe
Isbell discusses the ways his daughter Mercy's childhood differs from his own and how being a dad has influenced his new music. Hear the conversation, including a surprise cameo from Mercy herself.
Jessica Hernandez On Her New Motor City Sound
For her latest project, the Detroit native wrote a double album in both English and Spanish. It's a nod to the sounds of her city and to the cultures of her Cuban dad and Mexican-American mom.
One Giant Leap For Music: NASA's Sonic History Inspires This Duo
As the electronic duo Quindar, Wilco's Mikael Jorgensen and art historian James Merle Thomas make music out of the sounds of space missions from the Apollo and Skylab eras.
Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Need some new summer jams? Our panel of public-radio music buffs recommends tracks by Nooky Jones, Juana Molina, Downtown Boys and more.
Sing Different: Steve Jobs' Life Becomes An Opera
The Apple co-founder's complicated story is the subject of The (R)evolution Of Steve Jobs, by composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell. It premieres Saturday in Santa Fe.
Across the Blue Ridge #82- Tennessee Music, Bluegrass Singing, Banjo & Percussion
Our summer listening sessions continue this week with a selection of music from Tennessee, some soulful and satisfying bluegrass singing, and a banjo song that's as much about percussion as melody.
'Here Come The Girls'... Again
Drummer Stanton Moore — a founding member of the funk band Galactic — has a new release with "Here Come the Girls" on a tribute album to the late songwriting producer Allen Toussaint.
Watch: The Latest Video From Moon Hooch Is Pure Insanity
The cast of Craigslist walk-ons featured in the Moon Hooch video for "Booty House" had to follow one rule: dress in garbage.
Windowlick This: Aphex Twin Uploads Discography, Unreleased Tracks
Not only has the electronic artist augmented his beloved albums with unheard demos, but also an unreleased album of Korg experiments and a new EP featuring Luke Vibert remixes.