Music Lists

Vocalists Jillian Taylor and Hannah Taylor and guitarist Todd Fausnacht of Cosmic Guilt perform at True Hand Society in Philadelphia, Pa.

Music & Culture

Unprecedented Sessions: 10 Philly Artists Play Lockdown Livestreams

10:22am September 23, 2021

by John Vettese

Philadelphia tastemakers Cherry-Veen Zine and WXPN, with help from PowerCycle Productions, highlight the breadth of the city's local music scene through a series of live stream concerts.

Tap into the peaceful mindset from days on the water.

Music & Culture

Lazy River: 25 Songs That Mellow The Summer's End

11:00am September 08, 2021

by Nastia Voynovskaya

Floating is a state of mind. Let KQED's playlist of house, jazz and indie-pop songs serve as a meditation break.

Lord Huron's "Not Dead Yet" is featured in August's edition of Heavy Rotation.

Music & Culture

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

12:36pm September 01, 2021

This August, NPR member stations bring you a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves, featuring music from Arlo Parks, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus and more.

Mickey Guyton's roséwave playlist features Destiny's Child, Maren Morris, India.Arie and Tenille Townes.

Music & Culture

Playlist: Rosé All Day With Mickey Guyton

11:00am August 25, 2021

by Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton's roséwave playlist celebrates the women who have influenced her. "Turn it up, hug your girlfriends and enjoy!" the country singer-songwriter says.

Music & Culture

The First 100 Videos Played On MTV

10:41am July 30, 2021

by Raina Douris

Comparing the station to the moon landing may have come off as hubristic at the time, but MTV would go on to change pop music and its impact on popular culture.

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Sipping And Sprinting: 24 Songs For Your Roséwave Fun Run

11:00am July 28, 2021

Fun! Friends! Spandex! Here's a playlist to pump you up on race day and beyond.

Jazz artist Nate Smith performing in the Netherlands. Smith's song "Square Wheel" feat. Kokayi and Michael Mayo was one of Jazz Night's favorites of the first half of the year.

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Jazz Night's Favorite Grooves Of 2021, So Far

12:50pm July 21, 2021

by Mitra I. Arthur

This year, our ears have been craving songs that made us move – think of these 2021 releases as songs to play as we "return to outside."

Not sure if you want to hit the function or stay home? This one's for you.

Music & Culture

Stay Or Go? 31 Chill Songs, No Matter Your RSVP

7:00pm July 14, 2021

by Bobby Carter

Roséwave is an entire vibe, but has never sounded so vibey. Whether you're on the way to the function or still shaking off outside jitters, this summer mix is for you.

Music & Culture

Jazz Night's Monthly Mixtape: Kamasi Washington, Brandee Younger And More

7:18pm July 02, 2021

by Mitra Arthur

Jazz is alive and thriving! Each month, the Jazz Night staff curates a playlist of new music that caught our attention. For June, work by Brandee Younger, Kamasi Washington, Hiatus Kaiyote and more.

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana by Michael Ochs Archives, Prince by Michael Ochs Archives, Amy Winehouse by Roger Kisby

Music & Culture

No Sophomore Slump: A Playlist Of Songs From Great Second Albums

1:05pm July 01, 2021

The dreaded "sophomore slump" is no more — featuring Nirvana, Prince and Björk, World Cafe shares a playlist of those who have not only avoided the dreaded label, but transcended it.