5 Highly Anticipated Latinx Music Releases For Early 2019
Discover upcoming albums from standout talents that we can't wait to hear, all set to release in the first quarter of the year.
Music & Culture
New Music Friday For Jan. 25: The 6 Albums You Should Hear Now
Our sprint through this week's essential new albums includes music from the Compton rapper Boogie, the good-times riff-rock of FIDLAR, a return to form from The Dandy Warhols and more.
Hear 2 New Vampire Weekend Songs And A Conversation With Ezra Koenig
The Vampire Weekend frontman shares "2021" and "Harmony Hall" from Father of the Bride, the band's highly anticipated new album.
Nothing Deconstructs Songs In Studio
Hear a stripped-down set of songs from the band's latest album, Dance on the Blacktop, and Dominic Palermo's journey through life and the industry.
African Music Legend Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi Dead At 66
Mtukudzi, better known as 'Tuku' and who began his artistic career in the '70s, would go on to release dozens of records and become one of the most celebrated musicians in Zimbabwean history.
Playing SXSW 2019? Send Us Your Songs
For the 12th 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.
First Listen: Boy Harsher, 'Careful'
Immersed in sounds both unnerving and velvety, the darkwave duo is at its most intensely physical and sensual on Careful.
First Listen: Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez, 'Duologue'
The pianist and the percussionist/vocalist combine their talents in a playful and innovative collaboration, produced by Quincy Jones.
Watch Sharon Van Etten Perform 'Seventeen' Live In The Studio
Watch Sharon Van Etten share her newest track from the album Remind Me Tomorrow in an intimate set at KCRW.
A Reunion Of Brotherly Love: Joey DeFrancesco Traces His Roots
Organ talent Joey DeFrancesco reconnects with Christian McBride in an elaborate showdown, ultimately celebrating their deep love for jazz tradition.