The Handsome Family On Mountain Stage
Hailing from New Mexico, Brett and Rennie Sparks make up The Handsome Family. This pair delivers rich baritone vocals paired with imaginative lyrics and textured harmonies.
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Turning The Tables: 8 Women Who Invented American Popular Music
These women made some of the most significant music of the past century. They originated genres, broke political boundaries, nurtured generations of followers and in most cases, became icons.
NPR Music's Top 10 Albums Of July
In the sweaty month of July, we turned to Cuco's Para Mí, Burna Boy's African Giant and J. Cole's homie-gathering compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III.
The Thistle & Shamrock: More New Summer Sounds
This week's The Thistle & Shamrock features new music from both sides of the pond featuring Skipinnish, Suzy Bogguss and a brand new release of a 1982 Dick Gaughan recording.
NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of July
In July, The Highwomen offered a mission statement singalong, Chance the Rapper spit brotherly love and Rosalía reminded us why she deserves to be named this summer's MVP.
'Wanna Be Mine?': K.Flay Extends An Open Invitation Of Sisterhood With 'Solutions'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with singer-songwriter K.Flay about her song "Sister," her latest album Solutions, and redefining sibling relationships.
Molly Burch Isn't Just A Voice. She's Got The Songwriting Chops To Back It Up.
The classically-trained vocalist just announced a new project, Ballads. But when she stopped by World Cafe, it was to discuss her most recent full-length album, First Flower.
Three Artists, Three Takes On Latin Music
Latin Alternative pioneers Aterciopelados are featured alongside the vocalist from Spain's Macaco and Mexican reggae/ska vets Panteón Rococó this week.
Childish Gambino Covers Chris Gaines' 'Lost In You'
Donald Glover, never one to shy away from making the Internet happy, offers a heartfelt version of the sappy love ballad by Garth Brooks' alter-ego.
Angel Olsen Announces 'All Mirrors,' Shares Title Track
Out Oct. 4, the singer-songwriter's new album features a 14-piece orchestra. If All Mirrors' first single is any indication, it'll be a massive, sweeping, intense ride.