Kim Shattuck, An Enduring Presence In L.A. Punk, Dead At 56
In addition to fronting The Muffs, The Pandoras and The Coolies, Shattuck lent her talents to a wide swath of some of L.A.'s most-beloved bands.
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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
This month's list of great songs, as curated by NPR Music stations, includes Gothic country-rock, indie-pop and a punk band's take on Arcade Fire.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Song Journeys With Peggy Seeger And Alan Reid
American folk singer, songwriter and activist Peggy Seeger is joined by Scots-language singer and songwriter Alan Reid and host Fiona Ritchie.
Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward On Mountain Stage
Hunter and Woodward's firecracker set features this accidental duo popping off magnetic sparks on five songs from their latest record, Music! Music! Music!
Netflix Loves Music Content – But Also All Other Content
Netflix seems to release so many music-related projects — but are they just another box to check on the road to eyeball monopolization?
Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'
Joker is a psychological character study of a disturbed man who turns violent. To give the comic book villain human depth, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir had to dig deep and empathize with the character.
Composer Giya Kancheli, Championed By ECM, Dies At 84
One of the most prominent composers of the late 20th century has died. Georgia's Giya Kancheli wrote music full of light, shade and an incandescent longing. He was 84 years old.
Writing Feeling Into Song With Sharon Van Etten
The "Our Love" singer talks with us about her new record "Remind Me Tomorrow," and more.
Plácido Domingo Resigns From LA Opera
The announcement that the opera megastar is stepping down as the company's general director comes in the midst of two formal investigations into accusations of sexual misconduct made by 20 women.
Mattiel's 'Satis Factory' Is Delightfully Unique
Mattiel Brown's powerful and assertive vocals lead a pinch of garage rock, a touch of psychedelia and some galloping honky-tonk.