Young Russian Musicians Struggle Under Government Scrutiny
A new generation of Russians born after the collapse of the Soviet Union is coming of age and rebelling against the rules of the Putin regime through music.
Music
The #MuteRKelly Movement Takes Its Protest To The Steps Of His Record Label
In the wake of the docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, protesters brought more than 200,000 petition signatures on Wednesday to RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment, calling for the label to drop him.
Hozier To Release First Album In Four Years: Hear His Newest Song
The new album is due out in March and the first single is "Almost (Sweet Music)."
The Thistle & Shamrock: New Year Sounds
Fiona Ritchie has the latest from Birichin, Kevin Burke and John McCutcheon.
Mike Farris On World Cafe
Farris writes a love letter to his wife on Silver and Stone, a collection of originals and covers that are deeply soulful and definitely uplifting.
2 New Albums Confirm Thelonious Monk's Genius As A Composer
Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two new interpretations of Monk's complete works: Monk's Dreams, by pianist Frank Kimbrough, and Work, by guitarist Miles Okazaki.
Capitalist Greed Is Child's Play For Leyla McCalla In 'Money Is King' Video
The Carolina Chocolate Drops cellist finds modern social and political issues in a 1930s calypso song. Watch the video premiere.
Nate Wood - fOUR: Tiny Desk Concert
The multi-instrumentalist says he only wishes he had more limbs; but Wood still manages to simultaneously play a bass guitar, keys and drums, all while singing into a wearable microphone.
A Year After Dolores O'Riordan's Death, The Cranberries Unveil 'All Over Now'
"All Over Now" has the stately, lovely feel of a classic Cranberries single, weighed down and made somber by O'Riordan's repetition of the titular refrain.
New Mix: Lana Del Rey, Telekinesis, Stella Donnelly, & More
Our first mix of new music in 2019 includes a spare heartbreaker from Lana Del Rey, the sharp guitar pop of Telekinesis, a candid takedown from Stella Donnelly and more.