World Cafe Nashville: Colter Wall
The country singer's startlingly deep voice and the hard-won wisdom in his songwriting belie his young age. Hear a performance and interview.
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New Mix: Jeff Tweedy, Kevin Morby, Big Thief, Mitski And More
On this week's essential new releases Mitski covers One Direction, Kevin Morby pays homage to The Ramones, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy goes solo acoustic, and much more.
All Songs +1: Brandi Carlile Reflects On 10 Years Of 'The Story'
NPR Music's Ann Powers talks with Brandi Carlile about the singer's efforts to raise money and awareness for children who are affected by war and conflict.
Kinlaw's Stunning Voice Is The Pleasure Center Of 'Drama In The South'
In her solo electro-pop project, SOFTSPOT's Sarah Kinlaw doesn't just want to play with your senses, she wants to illuminate them.
Not My Job: Singer-Songwriter John Prine Gets Quizzed On Amazon Prime
Prine was once known as the Singing Mailman, because that's exactly what he was as a young man. Since he quit his route, he's put out more than 20 albums.
Love Is A Real, Delicate Process In Vagabon's 'Fear & Force' Film
Vagabon captures what makes relationships with other people so scary and easily torn in a video shot on 35mm film.
With 'Still Summer,' Matt Pond PA Announces Its Final Album
If "Still Summer" had been recorded by The Cars in 1984, it'd already be a classic.
Big Thief's 'Mary' Is A Meditation On Resilience And Recovery
"First it sounds and then it means," Adrianne Lenker tells NPR of the piano ballad. "That song feels like crying and laughing at the same time."
World Cafe Nashville: Valerie June Helps Celebrate Sun Records' Legacy
She covers the Carl Perkins song "Sure To Fall (In Love With You)" for the new compilation Red Hot: A Memphis Celebration of Sun Records, co-produced by Luther Dickinson.
Inside The Remixing Of 'Sgt. Pepper's'
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was just remixed for a 50th anniversary release. How exactly does one improve on perhaps the greatest album in rock history?