Bob Boilen's Week In Live Music, 4/8/17
Check out the All Songs Considered host's photos from the shows he saw this week, including shots of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Peter Silberman and Lambchop.
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A Brooklyn Band Finds Inspiration In Stormy Seas
SOFTSPOT's song "Maritime Law" originated when frontwoman Sarah Kinlaw and her dad were caught in a storm off the North Carolina coast. She says the experience made her view safety in a new way.
The Second-Generation Soul Of Zeshan Bagewadi
The Chicago singer learned about civil-rights-era funk and soul through his Indian Muslim father's record collection. Bagewadi's new album, Vetted, is informed by his family's immigrant story.
Precision Drum Company Takes On The Beatles
One of the oldest U.S. drum makers is Precision Drum Company. It's made instruments for some big names in jazz and rock. It's now making a replica of the drum on the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album.
Revisiting A Masterpiece: When Frank Sinatra Collaborated With Antonio Carlos Jobim
Sinatra was well into his Rat Pack era, the reigning American embodiment of masculine suavity and aplomb, when he teamed up with the Brazilian maestro for one of the best albums of his career.
Start Your Weekend With An 'Obscenely Optimistic' Ukulele Jam
Hear "Everything Is Magical," the first song from Jeremy Messersmith's literally titled 11 Obscenely Optimistic Songs For Ukulele: A Micro Folk Record For The 21st Century And Beyond.
The Mad Genius Of Father John Misty
The singer takes aim at all of humanity on his sprawling new masterwork Pure Comedy.
Tash Sultana: Tiny Desk Concert
It's astonishing to watch Sultana's fluidity on her instrument, like a natural extension of her body. She also plays bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute and more, but kept it "simple" for the Tiny Desk.
For Mongo Santamaria's 100th Birthday, Hear 5 Of His Best
The great percussionist and bandleader's former student, Dario Rosendo, selects five standout tracks to celebrate Santamaria's centennial.
Songs We Love: Night Things, 'Cost Of The Summer'
The Los Angeles synth-pop duo sounds like a sunny reboot of Duran Duran, and it wants to turn your dreams into songs.