After An Unexpected Rise, Earl St. Clair Is Ready For More Surprises
The soulful singer's EP, My Name Is Earl, weaves a tale of couch-surfing, self-medication and, ultimately, success.
Music
World Cafe Nashville: Marty Stuart
Hear a session with the walking, talking, singing, guitar-slinging repository of American popular music in advance of his new album, Way Out West.
How'd International Women's Day Go For Musicians?
Artists from Adele to Vagabon to First Aid Kit weighed in on women's rights and gender equality with tweets, songs and more.
Latin Roots: Los Hacheros
Signed to Daptone Records' new Latin imprint, the five-piece band blends The Dap-Kings' soul, fire and reverence with its own take on the golden era of Latin music.
Sexism From Two Leading Jazz Artists Draws Anger — And Presents An Opportunity
A conversation between two leading jazz musicians led to a public debate over misogyny in the form on International Women's Day.
Grammy Award-Winning Latin Jazz Flutist Dave Valentin Dies At 64
Valentin became one of the pre-eminent flutists in Latin jazz, known for his creative combination of fusion, pop and R&B. Valentin died Wednesday of complications from a stroke, his manager said.
Lorde Shares Somber New Ballad 'Liability'
Lorde has announced the title of her new album, Melodrama, out June 16.
Middle Kids, 'Never Start' (Live)
The Aussie rock trio plays a standout track from its new self-titled EP.
Remembering Dave Valentin, The Dazzling Latin Jazz Flutist
Valentin, who died Wednesday, is remembered by his longtime bandmate Robby Ameen.
First Listen: Conor Oberst, 'Salutations'
Last fall, Oberst released a raw solo album called Ruminations. Now, its songs are more fleshed out, completed with a full band and released as a new work, complete with seven new tracks.