The eternal paradox, and 'Quantum Criminals,' of Steely Dan
What does it mean to illustrate the world of Steely Dan? NPR Music contributor Marissa Lorusso spoke with the Danfans behind the new book Quantum Criminals.
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A celebration of albums turning 20
From Radiohead's Hail to the Thief to The Strokes' Room On Fire, enjoy a playlist of songs from 2003.
Lewis Capaldi: Tiny Desk Concert
If you didn't know anything about Capaldi before this Tiny Desk, the self-deprecating humor mixed in between gut-wrenching ballads will quickly catch you up to speed.
Fourth time is a charm for this year's Tiny Desk Contest winner
Singer Emma Hardyman and her husband, Nathan Hardyman, who plays bass in the six-person band Little Moon, talk about winning this year's Tiny Desk Contest.
Greg Mendez, 'Goodbye / Trouble'
The Philadelphia singer-songwriter reflects on sobriety, heartbreak and necessary growth in a honey-tinted sonic glow.
Review: 'Bolero Apocalíptico' by Monsieur Periné
Bolero Apocaliptico from Colombian duo Monsieur Perine, their first album in five years, shows signs of artists who are comfortable with their musical path and are expanding on it.
Russia attacked the hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision band just before its performance
Ukrainian band Tvorchi competed in the Eurovision grand final in Liverpool on Saturday, minutes after Russian missiles struck their hometown of Ternopil. Two people were injured in the attack.
Karol G: Tiny Desk Concert
The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance.
Karol G on her new album, authenticity and being a 'happy heartbreak girl'
Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre talks to Colombian pop star Karol G about her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, social media and more.
How culture wars and conspiracy theories inspired Sleaford Mods' latest album
The British duo Sleaford Mods talks about the influences behind their latest album, UK GRIM.