Listen to a mini-concert with The Red Clay Strays
The country rock band from Mobile, Ala., performs a song from their upcoming sophomore album, Made by These Moments.
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Singer Claire Cottrill, who goes by Clairo, is out with her 3rd album: 'Charm'
Singer-songwriter Clairo became famous by making music in her bedroom and posting it online. Now with her third album, Charm, she's got a full band to back her up.
Why the judge in Young Thug’s trial was just recused from the case
Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville was taken off the YSL RICO case this week after his actions in an ex parte meeting were deemed damaging to public perception of the case.
Marshall Allen and Chucho Valdés included in 2025 class of NEA Jazz Masters
A saxophonist of otherworldly gusto, two pianists of impulsive eloquence and a critic with a pen nearly as sharp as his ears are the latest selections for the the nation's highest honor for jazz.
50 years later, Stevie Wonder's 'First Finale' remains ripe for rediscovery
Fulfillingness’ First Finale won the Grammy for Best Album in 1975, yet today it feels underrated — perhaps because its overall tone was more meditative than the albums immediately preceding it.
Nathy Peluso: Tiny Desk Concert
The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
Ani DiFranco on her latest album, 'Unprecedented S***'
The musician and activist makes a sonic pivot on her 23rd studio album, plus she talks about starring in Hadestown.
Pete Lawrie Winfield on his latest synth-pop album 'Visitor'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with musician Peter Lawrie-Winfield, also known as "Until the Ribbon Breaks," about his latest synth-pop album, "Visitor."
Tiny Desk Contest finalist Ollela reflects on her entry 'Tea Kettle Tea'
Ellie Barbor, who performs as "Ollela," talks about memory, loss, and on-going love with her Tiny Desk Contest entry, "Tea Kettle Tea."