boygenius, '$20'
The magic of boygenius is the way its songs don't force the three songwriters to conform to a single vision, but synthesizes their strengths.
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Rachael & Vilray share a mic — and a love of old swing standards
The duo have a new album, I Love a Love Song. In 2020, Rachael & Vilray spoke to Fresh Air and played songs from their self-titled debut album, which drew on the music of the '30s and '40s.
Remembering folk-rock legend David Crosby, who died at age 81
NPR's A Martinez talks to Michael Walker, author of Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll's Legendary Neighborhood, about David Crosby's legacy.
Beauty Pill, 'Such Large Portions!'
Some of us have always loved Beauty Pill's fiercely, intricately unique debut; the rest of y'all finally caught up.
Rickie Lee Jones, 'Just in Time'
Jones lets the sun shine in on this jazz standard, but maintains a pensive undertone.
Actor Austin Butler's vocal coach explains why he still sounds like Elvis
Butler reportedly stayed in character 24/7 when he filmed the biopic Elvis. One of his vocal coaches says "it's difficult to switch off" — and she doesn't know if "it's going to be there forever."
Crosby, Stills & Nash co-founder David Crosby has died at 81
Crosby was a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
David Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died at age 81
David Crosby, an icon of American rock, has died. A co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young influenced a generation of rockers and singer songwriters. He was 81.
boygenius, 'Emily I'm Sorry'
One of three new boygenius tracks, this Phoebe Bridgers-led song captures the feeling of being both carried forward and entrapped by love.
Premiere: July Talk's 'When You Stop' captures everything about the band that we love
The decadelong relationship that has brought about the co-mingling and interlacing of the guitars and the powerful push and pull of the rhythms is all on display in the band's latest single.