The Austin 100: Vistas
Some bands deepen their impact with abstract examinations of the human psyche, but Vistas' sweet and shiny songs are just irresistible, high-wattage joy dispensers.
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The Austin 100: School Of X
Rasmus Littauer calls himself School of X as a tribute to the experimental 1960s Copenhagen art collective of the same name, but his arty aspirations don't drown out his pop sensibilities.
The Austin 100: Steven G
L.A. singer-rapper Steven G finds more or less the exact midpoint between sleekly stylish R&B and slyly playful hip-hop.
The Austin 100: Sydney Wright
This year's pure pop find from the great city of Austin is Sydney Wright, whose "You Can Stay" exudes dynamism and drama.
The Austin 100: Tomás Del Real
Tomás del Real's songs possess the gentle sway of the Chilean folk music in which he's steeped, but they're also burnished with notes of jazz and influences that stretch to the U.S. and Europe.
The Austin 100: Tufan Derince
Derince plays a stringed instrument called an elektrobağlama — think of a long-necked, amplified lute — that lends his arrangements a springy sense of playfulness
The Austin 100: Carla Geneve
An Australian singer-songwriter with a gift for deadpan observation and deftly deployed guitar licks, Carla Geneve sneaks up on you.
K-Pop Band BTS Proves Its Skill And Influence On 'Map Of The Soul: 7'
BTS' new record features songs that vary from grandly dramatic to impishly playful. The album's been a near-instant hit, selling over 2 million copies in its first two hours of release in South Korea.
Heat Check: Socially Distanced, Emotionally Here
For your at-home workout. For you stress baking. For avoiding your kids. We're not here to judge, just to help.
Harry Styles: Tiny Desk Concert
The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line.