Watch: Iron & Wine Returns To Roots On 'Beast Epic,' Out In August
The new album's first single, "Call It Dreaming," strips Sam Beam's sound back down to its warm, relatively unadorned essence.
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Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly And Bryce Dessner On Creating 'Planetarium'
The trio talk about the grand mysteries of the universe that helped inspire their celestial collaboration, Planetarium.
Watch Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly And Bryce Dessner Play 'Planetarium' Track 'Mercury'
In a Manhattan studio, some of the musicians behind Planetarium play the album's beautiful closing track.
The Cactus Blossoms Share New Video For 'Mississippi,' Featured On 'Twin Peaks'
The song, "Mississippi," perfectly captures the strange unease and surreal mystery of Twin Peaks, with slow-burning, two-part harmonies.
First Listen: Steve Earle, 'So You Wannabe An Outlaw'
The alt-country godfather embraces his outlaw country roots.
First Listen: Royal Trux, 'Platinum Tips + Ice Cream'
Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema are back to steer rock 'n' roll towards chaos once more with Royal Trux's first album in 17 years.
First Listen: Palehound, 'A Place I'll Always Go'
Last year, Ellen Kempner faced the unexpected death of a friend and the passing of her grandmother. She channeled her grief into honest songs about mortality and the search for closure.
On 'Musas,' Natalia Lafourcade Celebrates Legends Of Latin Music
The Mexico City singer-songwriter talks to NPR's Kelly McEvers about her growing pride in her heritage and the importance of introducing younger listeners to Latin American musical history.
The Thistle & Shamrock: The Songs Of Robert Tannahill
This week's show pays tribute to the 17th-century poet, whose work influenced folk songs like "Wild Mountain Thyme" and "Waltzing Matilda."
Fame Is A Boomerang
The legendary diva, who died 40 years ago this year, muses on stardom and fate — both on stage and off — in a luxurious new book of pictures and words.