Bettye LaVette's new album is brimming with soulful confidence
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to soul singer Bettye LaVette about her new album, "LaVette!" and her years of performing on the club circuit.
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In Chicago's indie rock scene, teens reign
Chicago's indie rock scene is bursting with teenage bands. We talk to Chicago Reader music reporter Leor Galil about some of the main acts.
Listen to cherished lullabies — from Brahms to Backstreet Boys — sung by our readers
In response to our callout, you shared (and crooned) bedtime musical selections that work magic. (Well, except for the mom who tried an Enya song and whose kid begged, "Stop singing!")
Brennen Leigh ain't through Honky Tonkin' yet
NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Brennen Leigh about her new album with a classic country sound, "Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet."
Watch Kina Zore's literal jam session for the Tiny Desk Contest
Pickles, pots and protein were also employed in their quirky song about pandemic lockdowns and frontline workers.
Jason Isbell's album 'Weathervanes' embraces the uncertainty and complexities of life
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with musician Jason Isbell about his new album Weathervanes, much of which he wrote during the downtime he had on set in Oklahoma filming Killers of the Flower Moon.
John Mellencamp releases his 25th album: 'Orpheus Descending'
Mellencamp had big hits in the '80s, including "Jack and Diane" and "Small Town." He performed "Pink Houses" for Obama's inaugural concert. Mellencamp joins us to talk about his life and music.
Queens of the Stone Age digs into dark days on 'In Times New Roman...'
Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme talks about striving for originality and vulnerability on the band's eight studio album, 'In Times New Roman...'.
A new class has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Gloria Estefan became the first Latina inducted into the the hall. Among the others admitted, Glen Ballard, who co-wrote Alanis Morrissette's 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.
Adam Blackstone: Tiny Desk Concert
The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.