Joan Shelley Returns With New Album, Shares The Song, 'Cycle'
Shelley says the album, Like the River Loves the Sea, is "a haven for overstimulated heads in uncertain times."
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Watch Ludovico Einaudi Perform 'Ascent (Day 4)' Live In The Studio
Pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi performs a selection from an ambitious project.
Viking's Choice: Heavy Metal Anthems To Battle Heavy Times
Dio-era Black Sabbath, Darkthrone and Power Trip feature on a playlist inspired by Murder Falcon, a metal comic that not only battles demons from the underworld but also demons within.
Wilco Announces New Album, Shares 'Love Is Everywhere (Beware)'
The album, Ode to Joy, is a defiantly hopeful collection of songs for dark days.
New Mix: Bon Iver, Brian Eno, Wilco, Khruangbin And More
This week's essential new mix includes defiant joy from Wilco, the atmospherics of Brian Eno, new discoveries from Erin Durant and Pearla, a side-project for Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn and more.
Blood Orange Re-Envisions 18th Century European Aristocracy In 'Benzo' Video
Blood Orange creates a decadent and gorgeous video for a track off his latest project, Angel's Pulse.
GoldLink Talks 'Diaspora' And The Global Future Of Music
GoldLink joined All Songs Considered from the BBC in London to discuss his latest album, Diaspora, rapid gentrification in D.C. and what he's learned about the universal black experience.
This Tiny Desk Contestant Processes Pain Through Music: 'It Became Our Safety Place'
Ephraim Bugumba was 3 years old when his family fled violence in the Republic of the Congo. His song "Voices in My Head," was a standout entry in NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest.
Video Of An Uber Driver In South Africa Singing Opera Goes Viral
Menzi Mngoma is hoping that the exposure will help him further his dream of becoming an international singing sensation who doesn't have to drive for Uber.
Encore: Billie Holiday's Grave
Singer Billie Holiday died 60 years ago next week. For nearly a year, she had no tombstone until fans rallied to make sure Lady Day's final resting place was properly marked.