First Listen: Grupo Fantasma, 'Problemas'
The Austin band's raucous, good-time mix of funk, cumbia and soul forms a sound that's built to last — always evolving, but always joyful, too.
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Are We Done Being Angry About Musicians Selling Their Songs?
A generation ago, musicians were labeled "sellouts" if their songs appeared in TV ads. But not so much anymore.
New Music From Beach House, Chairlift, CMJ Discoveries And More
This week on All Songs Considered, we talk about discoveries from the CMJ Music Marathon and television commercials alike.
Songs We Love: Buika Feat. Jason Mraz, 'Carry Your Own Weight'
The singer from Mallorca whose voice is steeped in flamenco and layered with jazz and R&B influences, duets with an American pop superstar.
What Happens When The Price Of Free Goes Up? YouTube's About To Find Out
YouTube has long suggested it may try to charge for its content. The new subscription service "Red" hopes to lure users with exclusive content from top stars, offline access to music and other perks.
Titus Andronicus On World Cafe
Hear the New Jersey band perform songs from its new punk opera, The Most Lamentable Tragedy.
For Iris DeMent, Music Is The Calling That Forces Her Into The Spotlight
DeMent describes herself as extremely shy, but says that "when the songs started coming to me, I felt I didn't have the option to hide and avoid" the stage. Her latest album is The Trackless Woods.
First Watch: YACHT, 'I Thought The Future Would Be Cooler'
YACHT's latest video is a takedown of modern "advances," from selfie sticks to vape pens and drones.
The Life And Death Of Tower Records, Revisited
A new documentary from Colin Hanks looks back on a business empire that helped shape the tastes of many music fanatics.
Music Review: 'Son Little,' Son Little
The music of the singer/songwriter that goes by Son Little can be hard to categorize. But on his new album, the genre bending is backed up by an expressive voice.