Playing SXSW 2020? Send Us Your Songs
For the 13th straight year, NPR Music is heading to Austin in search of discoveries. To prepare, we want to hear music by every artist scheduled to perform at the festival.
Music & Culture
Waxahatchee Announces New Album 'Saint Cloud,' Shares First Single 'Fire'
Katie Crutchfield's fifth album as Waxahatchee is full of clear-eyed self-reflection, with the distortion dialed down.
Max Richter: Tiny Desk Concert
The eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears.
Ousted Female Chief Files Discrimination Complaint Against The Grammys
In an EEOC complaint filed Tuesday, Deborah Dugan made several bombshell allegations against the Recording Academy — including that her predecessor, Neil Portnow, raped a female artist.
In Deep Red Oklahoma, The Blue Door Is 'A Lighthouse' For Progressive Protest Music
This Oklahoma City venue is showcasing the role of protest music in the Trump era, and how songwriting can also bridge the political divide.
Country Music Channel Promises Equal Video Plays For Women And Men
This expands on the CMT's previous policy, which played a ratio of 60-40, male and female, videos per hour.
Marcus King Turns Toward Blue-Eyed Soul On The Solo Album 'El Dorado'
The 23-year-old Southern blues rocker strikes out on his own with a soulful new album produced Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. The record is a real beauty — and a turning-point for King.
Big Thief's 'U.F.O.F.' And 'Two Hands' Are Two Sides Of The Same Coin
The band's lead singer Adrianne Lenker calls its last two records, both released last year, spiritual siblings.
Hear Mitski's Sinister New Song, 'Cop Car'
It is Mitski's first release of new music since her critically acclaimed 2018 album, Be The Cowboy.
Wale: Tiny Desk Concert
The Washington D.C. rapper gives a charismatic performance full of humor, heart and plenty grooves, for the Tiny Desk Fest.