Joe Troop, 'The Rise Of Dreama Caldwell'
Best-known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated folk ensemble Che Apalache, singer and banjo player Joe Troop has sharpened both quill and activist voice on his new single.
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MUNA (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers), 'Silk Chiffon'
With a video inspired by But I'm a Cheerleader, MUNA pairs a sapphic, satirical whimsicality with warm, tender lyrics and supporting vocals from Phoebe Bridgers.
How Salt-N-Pepa's 'Blacks' Magic' Gave Me A Blueprint For Feminism
As a kid, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd adored Salt-N-Pepa's music and moves. In revisiting the trio's third album, she realized it also taught her what confidence and collectivity look like in action.
Phil Schaap, Iconic Jazz DJ And NEA Jazz Master, Dies At 70
Schaap was one of the leading jazz scholars in America and the genre's foremost evangelist. He died at 70, after a long battle with cancer.
On 'Peacemeal,' Ron Gallo Embraces A Playful Pop Sound
Ron Gallo's Peacemeal is a warm and playful low-fi pop record, unafraid to be skeptical and insightful.
Yebba: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Memphis singer-songwriter reworks songs from her debut album, Dawn, from a room inside Electric Lady Studios
STAYC, 'Stereotype'
The titular single from the K-Pop girl group's first EP is about inhabiting youth and confidence, but also the vulnerabilities underneath.
Lazy River: 25 Songs That Mellow The Summer's End
Floating is a state of mind. Let KQED's playlist of house, jazz and indie-pop songs serve as a meditation break.
Britney Spears' Father Has Filed A Petition To End Her Conservatorship
James Spears filed his petition to terminate the conservatorship that has controlled his daughter's life and money for 13 years in Los Angeles Superior Court. A judge will need to approve the move.
Tasha, 'Perfect Wife'
If "Perfect Wife" is any indication of the pleasure to be found on the Chicago artist's forthcoming sophomore album, it sounds like she's created the gentle kind of love she's been dreaming of.