Sonic Youth, 'Machine'
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Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Yard Act
The Leeds band perform a wry and compelling five-song set from a club's green room.
The U.S. gets its own version of the 'Eurovision Song Contest'
NBC begins the American Song Contest with representatives from all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and five territories. Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson are the hosts for the new show.
Ye, aka Kanye West, is banned from performing at the Grammys
He may have five Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, but his recent clash with Grammys host Trevor Noah and other "concerning online behavior" will keep him off the stage.
Andy Shauf, 'Jacob Rose'
On "Jacob Rose," Andy Shauf creates a curious, relatable character.
Hailey Whitters built a career in Nashville, and comes home on her new album 'Raised'
Scott Simon speaks to Nashville-based musician Hailey Whitters about her new release, "Raised." On this album, Whitters looks back on growing up in a small town in Iowa.
At 97, Pianist Ruth Slenczynska has a new album — and plenty of stories
The ebullient nonagenarian's new recording features music she's been playing for nearly a century.
Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era
It started with a TikTok post riffing on the the lush drama series. Now, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have received a Grammy nomination for their project, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
Jóhann Jóhannsson, 'Take the Night Air'
The late Icelandic composer's magnum opus unfolds like a ritual, combining a potent mix of tradition and technology.
Some see hints of McCarthyism in the cultural boycott of Russia
As more and more cultural institutions cut ties with Russian artists and performers, there are questions about whether such actions are effective and ethical.