Listen: Jens Lekman Returns With First Album In 5 Years
The singer, known for his darkly comical storytelling, says he'll release the calypso- and disco-inspired Life Will See You Now later this year.
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Hear The Previously Unreleased Elliott Smith Track 'I Figured You Out'
Smith originally recorded a demo of the song in 1995 for singer Mary Lou Lord. It's being made available in an expanded version of his 1997 album Either/Or for the album's 20th anniversary.
Stream Brian Eno's Ambient Album 'Reflection'
Eno's plinking chimes, rippling vibraphone and deep synth tones mirror a parallel world across a single, 54-minute track.
For John Grant, There's Power In The Personal
Grant, who is HIV positive and a recovering addict, finds courage in writing intensely honest music. "When you perform it, there's just the joy of connecting with people," he says.
Ben Johnston Hears The Notes Between The Notes
The composer's string quartets are known for their use of microtones — and their extreme technical difficulty. Just in time for his 90th birthday, The Kepler Quartet has finally recorded them all.
George Michael: A Father Figure For Political Pop
The teen idol and massively successful solo singer's tabloid life paled in comparison to his uncommonly soulful work.
The 'Jingle Bells' Song Has Roots In Minstrelsy
The Christmas staple "Jingle Bells," has been the subject of many arguments about its provenance. Researcher Kyna Hamill, who did some more digging, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang.
Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! Here's Run The Jewels' New Album.
Run The Yules! Killer Mike and El-P dropped off RTJ3 three weeks early.
Stream Nine Inch Nails' 'Not The Actual Events' EP
Trent Reznor promised new Nine Inch Nails material by the year's end, and boy is it heavy.
Return To Daddy
Aphex Twin's first U.S. performance in eight years brought out the elements and cosmic comedy.