Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Western Wind'
Lay back, chill out and embrace the vibes of a quieter CRJ era.
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Aoife O'Donovan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The singer-songwriter assembled her band at a New Hampshire bookstore for a set of warm folk-pop songs.
Songs of Remembrance: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was his dad's favorite
NPR remembers some of those who lost their lives in the pandemic by listening to the music they loved. Jorge Espinosa pays tribute to his father, Jaime Alejandro Espinosa-Anabalon, who died in 2020.
Vinyl sales see a huge resurgence, but leave indie labels behind
Sales of vinyl are enjoying a huge resurgence. Long left behind in the audio landscape, music fans are flocking back to records during the pandemic.
Scottish star Emeli Sande celebrates renewal and rebirth on new album
Ayesha Roscoe speaks with singer Emeli Sande about her new album, "Let's Say For Instance."
Mickey Gilley, the country singer whose club inspired 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86
In addition to his music career, Gilley was also famous for being the face of a nightclub that pushed Texas cowboy culture into a global spotlight.
PJ Morton on new album 'Watch the Sun'
Grammy award-winning singer and keyboardist PJ Morton talks about his new album Watch the Sun, which is out now.
Kurt Vile chronicles the juggling of everyday life in new album '(watch my moves)'
Scott Simon speaks with musician Kurt Vile about his latest album, "(watch my moves)," which was recorded from his house in Philadelphia.
At a high school, the song 'No One is Alone' becomes about a teacher lost to COVID
English teacher Bobby Texel remembers his coworker Dennis DeCarlo, a woodshop teacher at Pompton Lakes High School in New Jersey. Dennis and Bobby worked together for years on the school's musicals.
Lady Gaga, 'Hold My Hand'
The theatrical pop star pays tribute to '80s ballads on her song for the movie Top Gun: Maverick.