An Andrew Bird's-Eye View Of His Latest Album
The indie rock artist zooms way out on humanity across history's timeline, seeking insight about our current age with his latest album My Finest Work Yet.
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Greensky Bluegrass On Mountain Stage
With endearing, richly-orchestrated songs from its album All For Money, the Kalamazoo-based quintet Greensky Bluegrass returns for a third appearance on Mountain Stage.
Carsie Blanton Is Delightfully Surprising On 'Buck Up'
Blanton makes folk-based music that prizes wordplay and has an antic sense of humor. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the personal is always political on her new album.
First Listen: Fennesz, 'Agora'
The Austrian electronic-music pioneer uses his laptop to splice, sample and otherwise subvert the sound of his guitar and field recordings, in the process forming crackling electric symphonies.
Watch Nick Waterhouse Perform 'Black Glass' Live In The Studio
Backed by a horn section and a collaborative spirit, Nick Waterhouse took over composition with a loose and easy control.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Best Of The Best
Explore the world of Celtic music with songs from the most beloved names.
First Listen: Mdou Moctar, 'Ilana (The Creator)'
The Tuareg musician may have just made the most insane psychedelic guitar album of the 21st century.
Watch The Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Love This Week
Here are some early Contest entries that have caught our attention. You still have a few more weeks to enter the Tiny Desk Contest for your chance to play at the real Tiny Desk.
Tiny Desk Family Hour: Amanda Palmer
The intense singer-songwriter performed "The Ride" on a grand piano.
First Listen: Quelle Chris, 'Guns'
With both eyes trained on the absurd, the underrated veteran rapper parses ideologies that drive so much animus around the world.