World Cafe Nashville: Bailey Bryan
The country-pop singer's debut single, "Own It," is all about embracing fluidity; her influences range from Taylor Swift to Chance the Rapper. We caught up with her at this year's CMA Fest.
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Rev. Sekou And North Mississippi Allstars On World Cafe
Sekou's new album, In Times Like These, was produced by Luther and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars, who join him for a live performance in this session.
Chuck Berry's Final Recordings Are Fresh And Forward-Looking
Berry, who died in March at the age of 90, left behind an album of new material, his first such collection since 1979. Rejecting nostalgia, Berry's last project is interesting and energetic.
Algiers Unpacks Its Kaleidscopically Dense 'The Underside of Power' Track By Track
Algiers, now spread across three cities, have made a dense piece of work with The Underside of Power. Considering the record's sprawling scope, we asked them to help us understand it.
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas: Motor City Grit In Two Languages
Detroit, Havana and Mexico City come together in the group's bilingual double album, Telephone/Teléfono. The twin songs "Hummingbird" and "Colibrí" illustrate the power of lyrics in translation.
Grizzly Bear's New Song, 'Four Cypresses,' Is A Foreboding Look At A World In Chaos
"Four Cypresses" is a slow-simmering, moody reflection on the state of a displaced world, where "it's chaos, but it works."
Blind Boys Of Alabama Announce 'Almost Home' — Hear Four Songs
The storied roots-gospel group will release its latest LP, which features songs written by Valerie June, Phil Cook, John Leventhal and more, in August.
Hear Radiohead Talk About 'OK Computer' In A 1997 Interview
In the summer of 1997, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien and Colin Greenwood sat down with NPR to talk about their new album OK Computer, just as everything was about to change for the band.
Songs We Love: The Beach Boys, 'Aren't You Glad'
Out of the frustrating Smile sessions came a reset: the Beach Boys' deceptively simple Wild Honey. A new box set collects 54 rarities from 1967, including a new stereo mix of this under-loved song.
Holly Macve: Tiny Desk Concert
Backed by a suitably low-key band, Macve would sound subtly radiant just about anywhere, from your nearest country bar to the most dreamily lit stage in Twin Peaks.