Black Country, New Road, 'Chaos Space Marine'
The London-based band follows up a sprawling, pan-genre beast of an album from earlier this year by distilling its eclectic sound down to the essentials.
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Pianist Simone Dinnerstein illuminates a lifetime in art with a new multimedia concert
The eloquent pianist used a work break imposed by pandemic to learn something new: stage directing, a skill set she put to use in creating a multimedia recital.
Cimafunk's 'El Alimento' blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with classic American funk
The sophomore album from the Cuban artist is a wildly danceable collection of songs, including a collaboration with funk legend George Clinton and some family wisdom.
The Record Company expanded its horizons with new record, 'Play Loud'
The World Cafe caught up with Chris Vos and Alex Stiff from the band to talk about the new faces working on their latest album.
'Fresh Air' listens back to Nick Lowe's 2001 album, 'The Convincer'
British singer, songwriter and guitarist Lowe got his start in the '70s pub-rock era. His 2001 album, The Convincer, has been newly remastered and reissued. Originally broadcast in 2001 and 2011.
umru (feat. Tommy Cash & 645AR), 'check1'
The type of song you play on speakers until they burst, "check1" pushes the needle forward for a genre that sometimes feels stuck in its own mythos.
Emily D'Angelo, 'Nausicaa'
Hear the young mezzo-soprano sing contemporary music of rare beauty, offering a voice of creamy muscularity.
For Brandi Carlile, band and family are one and the same
In These Silent Days is the singer-songwriter's latest collaboration with twins Phil and Tim Hanseroth. The three have spent the past two decades winding their creative and personal lives together.
Yendry: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Dominican-Italian singer performs an "El Tiny" concert from Soho Beach House in Miami.
Stagehands at the Kennedy Center OK a strike, days after Hollywood crews did the same
Stagehands at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. voted unanimously to strike if the performing arts center proceeds with cuts.