Music Videos

Beyonce's new music video "Formation" is full of social commentary.

Music & Culture

With 'Formation,' Beyoncé Lights Up The Internet. Here's What People Are Saying

1:21pm February 08, 2016

by James Doubek

The singer's new music video quickly drew commentary of all kinds — on its references to being black in America, Hurricane Katrina and Black Lives Matter.

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Christian McBride's 'The Movement Revisited'

2:33pm February 04, 2016

Jazz Night In America's host happens to be a Grammy-winning bassist, and he's written a special work. Hear a bluesy, soulful oratorio for big band and gospel choir, inspired by civil-rights icons.

Music & Culture

KCRW Presents: Savages

10:57am February 04, 2016

by Jason Bentley

Watch the British post-punk band perform "Adore" live on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

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In Free Cake For Every Creature's New Video, Love Is A Floating Doughnut

11:28am February 03, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

If your twee-dar's going off, it's because the Philly band's "For You" video is as cute as a one-inch button pinned to a thrift-store jacket.

Rodrigo Amarante performs live at Pickathon for OPB.

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opbmusic Presents: Rodrigo Amarante

11:55am February 02, 2016

by Dave Christensen

The Brazilian singer performs an upbeat song on a stage made of branches at Pickathon in Oregon.

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Leon Bridges, 'River'

11:10am February 01, 2016

by Stephen Thompson

The young star's music hearkens back to the soul of old, but his new video draws on current events.

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EL VY: Tiny Desk Concert

11:06am January 29, 2016

by Bob Boilen

The National's Matt Berninger and Menomena's Brent Knopf team up in an intimate setting that highlights the former's resonant voice and the latter's playful piano.

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Songs We Love: Sinistro, 'Relíquia'

10:00am January 29, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

For the lonely, Portuguese doom-metal band offers a drop-dead gorgeous piece of saudade, accompanied by a black-and-white video featuring a blissful transgender character.

A still from Charles Kelley's "The Only One Who Gets Me (1 Mic 1 Take)."

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Front Row: Charles Kelley, 'The Only One Who Gets Me (1 Mic 1 Take)'

11:03am January 28, 2016

by Jewly Hight

Lady Antebellum singer turns wistful and reflective on a stripped-down performance for 1 Mic 1 Take, and discusses the unexpected direction of his solo album.

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World Cafe Presents: Dr. Dog

10:58am January 28, 2016

by John Vettese

Watch from a front-row seat as the trippy Philly band performs "Bring My Baby Back" in its hometown.