Robert Elllis On World Cafe
Ellis' new fourth album is a gorgeous, diverse collection of richly human roots-country music.
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Viking's Choice: Mizmor, 'v. Bask In The Lingering'
Mizmor's looming, blackened doom metal is sublime and mesmerizing in this sermon about survival.
First Watch: Hannah Gill & The Hours, 'Austin'
Watch the 18-year-old belter sing "Austin" as a brass band follows her through the city's streets.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Hear music from Cass McCombs, Blood Orange, Dawg Yawp and more in July's playlist of public radio favorites.
Music Review: 'In My Room,' Jacob Collier
Tom Moon reviews the debut album from Jacob Collier, In My Room.
Watch Mandolin Orange Perform 'Cavalry' Live At Pickathon
The North Carolina duo performs a gorgeous folk-pop song on a wooded stage outside Portland, Ore.
Songs We Love: Miranda Lambert, 'Vice'
For listeners expecting an airing of dirty laundry, Lambert's new single might feel like a sophisticated sucker punch. Instead of bitterness, "Vice" tells a tale of heartache-fueled self-destruction.
Darrell Scott On Mountain Stage
Hear the singer-songwriter pay tribute to his mentor, Guy Clark, live on stage in West Virginia.
Birds Of Chicago On World Cafe
The married duo, featuring a former member of Po' Girl, describes its sound as "secular gospel."
Newport Folk 2016 Preview: Patti Smith, Flight Of The Conchords, More
The Newport Folk Festival puts a high value on artists who speak truth to power. The best of this year's lineup features musicians with messages, who challenge popular perceptions of folk music.