Music Review: 'A Sailor's Guide To Earth,' Sturgill Simpson
Will Hermes reviews the most heartening record he's heard this year. It's A Sailor's Guide to Earth by Sturgill Simpson.
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DMA's On World Cafe
The Australian garage-pop trio plays songs from its new debut album, Hills End.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Wayfaring Strangers
Retrace the migration of Celtic music from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia.
Questlove On Prince, Doo-Wop And The Food Equivalent Of The 'Mona Lisa'
In his new book, somethingtofoodabout, The Roots' drummer discusses the artistry involved in creating a great meal. "I'm more obsessed with the journey ... than the destination," Questlove says.
The Mardi Gras Indian Of 'Lemonade'
In "Lemonade," Beyoncé's much-discussed visual album, a girl resplendent in white plumage appears. It's a nod to the pop star's New Orleans roots and loaded with the region's racial history.
Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Turns A Somali-Brit Poet Into A Global Star
Queen Bey reads some of Warsan Shire's writings about love and loss. The young poet also tells stories about refugees and immigrants from Africa, where she was born.
Viking's Choice: Thrice, 'Black Honey'
After long forays into pop-punk and arty post-hardcore, Thrice returns from a hiatus with a sonically grandiose third act.
Songs We Love: Holy Ghost!, 'Compass Point'
The NYC duo pays tribute to the Compass Point Studios sound with a bouncy, glittery mix of '80s-inspired disco and house.
Peter Frampton: Tiny Desk Concert
Forty years after the classic album Frampton Comes Alive!, Peter Frampton brings his songs and his voice (but no talk box) to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.
Beyond Streaming: How Will Future Fans Discover Prince's Music?
Whoever ends up running his estate will face some tough decisions about how to handle his musical legacy. What happens to the music in his vault? Will future concertgoers see him as a hologram?