Music

The Sh-Booms entered this year's Tiny Desk Contest with a song called "Audible."

Music & Culture

After Leaving Justin Timberlake's Label, A Garage-Soul Singer Forges Her Own Path

11:09am March 18, 2017

by Rachel Horn

When Brenda Radney entered NPR's Tiny Desk Contest with her band The Sh-Booms, she was no stranger to music competitions: She once entered a contest that led to her signing with Timberlake.

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Paul McCartney and Wings hit No. 1 in 1976 with "Silly Love Songs."

Music & Culture

Weekend LISTening: No. 1 Songs Of The '70s

8:00am March 18, 2017

by David Dye

From Simon & Garfunkel to The Knack, hear a playlist of the songs at the top of the pop charts for each year of the decade.

Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief steps into the limelight during her band's set at Stubb's BBQ.

Music & Culture

Big Thief Whispers, Then Roars, At SXSW 2017

7:00am March 18, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker had the capacity Stubb's crowd in the palm of her hand at our showcase.

René Pérez Joglar, also known as Residente, performs onstage at the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake.

Music & Culture

Within SXSW, A Smaller, Latino Conference Has Something To Say About America

6:09pm March 17, 2017

NPR's Felix Contreras and Audie Cornish discussed SXAmericas and the bands who are reacting to recent changes in US immigration enforcement.

L.A. Salami performs "Day To Day (For 6 Days A Week)" during SXSW.

Music & Culture

South X Lullaby: L.A. Salami

5:45pm March 17, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Standing on the smoking balcony of a hotel overlooking the Austin skyline, L.A. Salami plays "Day To Day (For 6 Days A Week)" for a small crowd just before midnight.

Moor Mother performed a searing set on Thursday at SXSW.

Music & Culture

What We Loved At SXSW On Thursday

3:16pm March 17, 2017

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

Late last night, All Songs Considered gathered on the streets of Austin to recap the best discoveries of the day.

Fear not a high kick. PWR BTTM perform during NPR Music's annual SXSW showcase at Stubb's in Austin, Texas.

Music & Culture

PWR BTTM Unleashes The Glitter At SXSW 2017

2:44pm March 17, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

PWR BTTM, once two and now four members strong, brought glitter, humor and bombast to the stage at Stubb's this year.

Lizzo performs during NPR Music's 2017 SXSW Showcase at Stubb's.

Music & Culture

Lizzo Was 'Good As Hell' At Our SXSW Showcase

2:35pm March 17, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

The Texas-born, Minneapolis-based powerhouse Lizzo came with her "Big Girls" to Stubb's this year — and brought a surprising cover song along for the ride.

Hurray For The Riff Raff's Alynda Lee Segarra during NPR Music's annual SXSW showcase, held at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas.

Music & Culture

Hurray For The Riff Raff Makes A Statement At SXSW

2:28pm March 17, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Alynda Lee Segarra paraded around the Stubb's BBQ stage at our SXSW showcase wearing a homemade T-shirt that read "No Human Is Illegal."

Spoon (left), Chicano Batman (center) and Valerie June (right) will perform at the SXSW Radio Day Stage. (Photos: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images, Adam Kissick/NPR, Tiana Timmerberg/WXPN).

Music & Culture

Watch Chicano Batman, Spoon, Valerie June And More Play Live At SXSW

1:34pm March 17, 2017

by Rachel Horn

Hippo Campus, Lizzo and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears will also perform as part of a public radio showcase at the SXSW Radio Day Stage. Watch live starting Friday at 1 p.m. ET.