William Onyeabor, Mysterious Funk Musician, Dies At 70
Beloved to DJs and crate diggers, the Nigerian musician died Monday following a brief illness.
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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.
2017's Best New Artist Might Just Be Phoebe Bridgers
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter has a voice powerful enough to command any stage, but with intimate phrasing that cries out for late-night drives and walks under headphones. Hear "Smoke Signals."
In An Ever-Changing Music Industry, Cash For Hits Remains A Constant
In the 1950s and '60s, payola scandals led to Congressional investigations. Though today's tactics are more nuanced than handing a DJ a briefcase full of money, pay for play is still alive and well.
Wolf Parade, 'Mr. Startup' (Live At Pickathon)
The indie-rock band's Woods Stage performance last summer was its first festival appearance in over five years.
Timber Timbre's 'Sewer Blues' Is A Grim Take On America's Future
The Canadian band is back with a new album called Sincerely, Future Pollution, a record heavily shaped by 2016's political upheaval. The first single is a dark, brooding take on the state of America.