Jonathan Edwards On Mountain Stage
Hear the veteran songwriter perform music from his latest album, Tomorrow's Child, live in West Virginia.
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Conor Oberst Announces A New Album — Yes, Another One
That didn't take long. Five months after Ruminations, the Bright Eyes singer will return with a companion piece called Salutations: a full-band version of the album, plus seven extra songs.
In Battle Over Band Name, Supreme Court Considers Free Speech And Trademarks
The Patent and Trademark Office denied registration to an Asian-American rock band named The Slants; the musicians say they want to re-appropriate the term. The case hits the high court on Wednesday.
Songs We Love: The Spirit Of The Beehive, 'Ricky (Caught Me Tryin')'
With a woozy hook that's as dissonant as it is catchy, the Philadelphia band's new song mixes the pretty with the messy.
William Onyeabor, Mysterious Funk Musician, Dies At 70
Beloved to DJs and crate diggers, the Nigerian musician died Monday following a brief illness.
New Mix: Run The Jewels, Brian Eno, Timber Timbre, More
Our first new mix of 2017 features songs that are both big and hopeful, and crushingly sad, from the politically charged music of Run The Jewels and Timber Timbre to the joyful bliss of Lowland Hum.
Loamlands On World Cafe
The North Carolina band's music has evolved from folk-punk beginnings toward a classic-rock sound. Watch Kym Register's powerful performance of "Little River."
Pakistani Pop Star Halts Show To Save Female Fan From Alleged Harassment
Singer and actor Atif Aslam stopped a recent performance in Karachi to ensure the safety of a young woman in his audience — and to berate her harassers from the stage.
Rest Your Greatness: 6 Key Moments With DJ Khaled
NPR's David Greene recently spoke with producer-musician-Snapchatter DJ Khaled about his Jet Ski adventure, his love of pillows, and all the things "they" don't want you to know.
Spoon's Got 'Hot Thoughts' On The Way
The long-running band returns with its ninth album, Hot Thoughts, on March 17. Hear the title track.