Oliver Sim invokes the misunderstood horror movie villain on 'Hideous Bastard'
Oliver Sim, the bass guitarist and vocalist for The xx talks about making "Hideous Bastard," his striking debut solo record.
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'Rolling Stone' releases a list of great singers. Celine Dion was not included
Some believe the magazine left off pop music's greatest singer. A group of Celine Dion fans were so angry that they drove six hours from Montreal to Manhattan to protest.
Rapper Young Thug's RICO trial begins
Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, stands accused of helping found a violent street gang in Georgia.
Who says opera needs a grand stage? This festival is all about intimate productions
The PROTOTYPE festival, now in its 10th year, presents new operas and music-theater works in smaller settings. "We were trying to create a black box opera movement," says co-founder Beth Morrison.
STOMP closes after 29-year New York run
The internationally-renowned show exploring the percussive possibilities of the human body and everyday objects ends Jan. 8.
Conductor Marin Alsop on her concerts exclusively featuring works by female composers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with conductor Marin Alsop about concerts she is conducting this weekend in Chicago, which feature exclusively works by female composers.
Fame came early for Reggaeton star Nicky Jam, and he admits he wasn't ready for it
Nicky Jam was one of Reggaeton's first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. In recent years, he's made a return to music, among other creative ventures.
Jake Blount: Tiny Desk Concert
The young proponent of traditional music brought a talented band, his astonishing imagination and a selection of what he calls "Black folk music from the future" to the Tiny Desk.
'Fresh Air' remembers an icon of Philly sound, music producer Thom Bell
Born in Jamaica, Bell moved to Philadelphia as a kid and went on to shape Philly Soul, with hits like "Back Stabbers," by The O'Jays. Bell died Dec. 22. Originally broadcast in 2006.
Death Cab for Cutie relinquishes control on 'Asphalt Meadows'
The band took a new approach to songwriting on their 10th studio album.