First Listen: Nada Surf, 'You Know Who You Are'
Almost 25 years into its career, the stalwart power-pop band seems like an inexhaustible force on its eighth album, which smartly juxtaposes the epic and the everyday.
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First Listen: Polica, 'United Crushers'
The Twin Cities band's roiling, hands-on electronic music hews between dance fare that could catalyze a club and slower new-wave sounds.
Dylan LeBlanc On World Cafe
Hear the young Muscle Shoals, Ala., singer-songwriter perform songs from his new album.
Songs We Love: Ali Beletic, 'Stone Fox'
In the Sonoran Desert, an installation artist found the spirit of rock 'n' roll and stories that needed telling. Her words curl smoke around a song about exploration and the unknown.
'All My Yesterdays' Captures The Beginning Of A 50-Year Engagement
Music from Thad Jones and Mel Lewis' first and seventh Mondays at the Village Vanguard is out on a new two-CD set. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says All My Yesterdays explodes with creative energy.
Jeffrey Lewis' 'Sad Screaming Old Man' Could Be You
A funny and scary claymation rendering of a song from the impassioned singer Jeffrey Lewis that wonders if a small twist of fate could turn any of us down a bitter and lonely road.
Ben Arnold On World Cafe
The Philly singer-songwriter brings 17 friends along to perform new music on stage in his hometown.
#FreeKesha Puts A Legal Battle In A Public Spotlight
The pop singer claims she was sexually abused by her producer and wants out of her contract with him and her record label. On Friday, a judge said no — and set off a storm of responses online.
New Mix: Breakthroughs By Car Seat Headrest, The Coathangers, Big Thief, More
On All Songs this week, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton offer new songs by musicians poised to have a big year in 2016.
Bonnie Raitt Explores Her Roots In 'Dig In Deep'
Raitt's new album is dominated by uptempo songs, R&B sounds and complex emotions. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the singer's distinctive style gives Dig In Deep a "vital glow."