At Long Last, First Aid Kit Returns With 'It's A Shame'
In their new single, Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg serve up melancholy insights about searching for an identity amid fleeting romance.
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Orpheus Reborn With Dancers, Drums And Electric Guitar
A new video, featuring a score by Steven Mackey with Jason Treuting, retells the ancient tale of love, loss and the power of music.
How Streaming Revolutionized Rap's Album Rollouts On The Road To No. 1
From Kendrick Lamar's TDE camp to Rick Ross's MMG, industry heavies weigh in on digital's continued disruption of the traditional album release calendar.
First Listen: The Weather Station, 'The Weather Station'
Stream the new album by singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman, who has a gift for making the complicated sound effortless.
Laura Jane Grace Covers The Mountain Goats' 'Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton'
In addition to a new podcast where John Darnielle tells the stories behind some of his most beloved songs, 14 artists also contribute to a full tribute to 2002's All Hail West Texas.
World Cafe Nashville: Poly
Classically trained cellist and musical theater nerd Larissa Maestro brings her ensemble to Sound Stage Studios in this session.
First Listen: Weaves, 'Wide Open'
The raucous rock band's sophomore album combines the energy of punk rock with the earnestness of Springsteen.
David Gilmour Plays 'Run Like Hell,' Live At Pompeii
The Pink Floyd guitarist performed the song, from the 1979 album The Wall, in a stunning concert at the ancient amphitheater in Pompeii, Italy.
Joey Alexander Announces Surprise Live Album Of Thelonious Monk, Offering A Preview
Alexander arrives with the announcement of Joey.Monk.Live! just one day before its release — watch the 14-year-old pianist bring playful improvisations to Monk's music as a preview of the record.
First Listen: Wolf Parade, 'Cry Cry Cry'
On its first album since 2010, the Canadian band returns with a rousing, urgent, vaguely hopeful set of songs about modern disconcertment.