40 Years Ago: The First Sony Walkman Went On Sale
Before smartphones, iPods or iTunes, there was the Sony Walkman, which went on sale four decades ago. More than 400 million have been sold over the years.
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Be More Chill: Tiny Desk Concert
On Broadway, Be More Chill is a playful burst of frenetic energy and silly, stealthy sweetness. At the Tiny Desk, it holds onto that rowdy, generous spirit while stripping down the arrangements.
Finding 'The Balance': Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Looks To Past, Present And Future
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with legendary South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim about his latest album, The Balance.
After Years Apart, The Black Keys Get Back To Basics
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney speak with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about stripping down their sound and process on their first album in five years, Let's Rock.
These Tiny Desk Contest Entrants Bring Mini-Symphonies To The NYC Subway
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Adrian Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd and Regina Strayhorn, members of the band Bandits on the Run and stand-out entrants in this year's Tiny Desk Contest.
Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall In Bethania To Close
A local cafe and music venue just outside of Winston-Salem will close its doors this year.
Alt.Latino's Best Music Of 2019 (So Far)
Six months into 2019, we highlight dream pop, electronic fantasies, West African Cuban music and Latin rock from a salsa icon.
The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)
Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."
Daniel Caesar Shares 'CASE STUDY 01' Album In Surprise Release
The Grammy-winning R&B stalwart returns with his sophomore album, boasting features from Pharrell, John Mayer and more.
New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On June 28
Our list for this week's best new albums includes a solo release from Thom Yorke, the return of garage rock stalwarts They Black Keys, a new project from Freddie Gibbs and Madlib and more.