Roséwave: 102 Songs To Juice Up Your Summer
Our one-word Twitter joke turned full-on lifestyle is back for a third season of sommelier-level playlist curation, from Lizzo to Vanessa Carlton to, yes, Lil Nas X.
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From Bluegrass To Newgrass: The Story Of Sam Bush
Bush drops by to reflect on mashing the improvisational spirit of jazz, the late-night sprawling sensibilities of jam bands and even the influence of reggae on bluegrass and country.
Vicente García: A Pop-Fusion Star On A Mission To Stay Authentic
The higher the Dominican singer-songwriter's star rises, the tighter he grips his artistic freedom. The new Candela caps a trio of albums connecting dots between bachata, merengue, trap, pop and more.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
This month on Station Breaks, NPR member stations hand-pick a diverse and exciting playlist highlighting musical discoveries from all over the world.
Japanese Breakfast Covers Tears For Fears' 'Head Over Heels' To Benefit ACLU
Michelle Zauner slows and strips down the deliriously romantic love song to a twinkling pace.
Reporter Who Broke R. Kelly Story: Abuse Was In 'Full View Of The World'
Jim DeRogatis recounts his 19-year investigation into the singer in a new book, Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. "It all happened as everybody watched and nobody did anything," he says.
'It Starts With Me': Ty Herndon On Re-Releasing His Country Hit With Male Pronouns
Country singer Ty Herndon came out as gay in 2014 and this year, he's re-releasing his 1995 hit "What Mattered Most" with updated lyrics to fit his true identity.
Jay Som Announces New Album; Hear The Swirling First Single 'Superbike'
Anak Ko, Melina Duterte's first full-length album since 2017's Everbody Else, will be out August 23.
New Mix: Bon Iver, Wives, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets And More
This week's All Songs Considered features Bon Iver's "Hey, Ma," released just this week, French Vanilla's sax-driven throwback "Suddenly," and more. It'll leave you asking, "What's a porn crumpet?"
In 'Soulless,' A Journalist Takes On R. Kelly And The Business That Made Him A Star
For nearly two decades, Jim DeRogatis has been searching for justice on behalf of the women who have accused the R&B singer of sexual and physical abuse. His new book is an account of those years.