Songs We Love: Anne Dereaux, 'Chop'
On her new EP, Dereaux — an architectural designer by day and an R&B singer-songwriter by night — explores the large-scale impact of heartache projected outward.
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Violents & Monica Martin: Tiny Desk Concert
While her band was on hiatus, Monica Martin joined Jeremy Larson's project Violents, yielding a lush record of electronic pop, translated into a quieted set at the Tiny Desk.
Dan Auerbach On World Cafe
The producer and Black Keys singer made his new solo album, Waiting On A Song, after a move to Music City. Hear him perform some of the new songs — including the title track, a John Prine co-write.
First Listen: Chuck Berry, 'CHUCK'
Stream the rock and roll pioneer's final album, featuring appearances by Tom Morello and Gary Clark Jr.
Folk Alley Presents: The Secret Sisters, 'Mississippi' (Live)
The Rogers sisters say this murder ballad both offers perspective on a character they introduced in an earlier song and reflects their own career challenges.
'Mr. Brightside' Will Never Die, And Here's Why
The Killers' 2004 hit has never entirely disappeared from the U.K. charts. Is the song just that great? (Yes.)
Brandi Carlile Enlists Big Stars To Cover Her Songs For A Cause
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Brandi Carlile, whose new album features covers of her songs by the likes of Dolly Parton and Pearl Jam. The proceeds are designated for children in conflict zones.
Can 'Wonder Woman' Offer A Superhero Soundtrack That Sticks?
As Wonder Woman makes her triumphant big-screen debut this weekend, she brings something that's been missing from years of superhero films: a memorable cue.
Downs' Album Mixes Traditional Mexican Genres With A Strong Feminist Pulse
Grammy-winning Mexican-American recording star Lila Downs has a new album: Salón, Lágrimas y Deseo. Through her blend of genres, she looks for common ground in both her polarized countries.
Heavy Rotation: The Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's mix includes new music from This Is The Kit, Deb Talan, Otis Taylor, Grizzly Bear and more.