MJ Lenderman makes the everyday profound on 'Manning Fireworks'
The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Asheville, N.C., talks about his breakout record, one of the most critically acclaimed of the year.
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Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
Microfeminism: The next big thing in fighting the patriarchy
People are sharing the different tactics they use help to uplift women in small ways.
Don't think you're photogenic? Surprise yourself with these tried-and-true techniques
A model and a posing coach share poses, postures and facial expressions to help you take your best photo yet. Give them a try and let us know how they go!
At Miami's Art Basel fair, elephants and a buried ship are bringing out the locals
Rising from the sand on Miami Beach are what appear to be the sails of a buried Spanish galleon. It's a piece created by Tlingit/Unangax artist Nicholas Galanin.
NPR's Books We Love: Biographies and memoirs
NPR has rounded up more than 350 of our favorite books this year. Today, we're focusing on biographies and memoirs.
Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile
Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.
Two good new spy series close out the year: 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency'
In the Netflix series Black Doves, the wife of Britain's defense minister is secretly working for a private spy firm. Paramount+'s The Agency is a reworking of the acclaimed French series The Bureau.
Ginger Root says their latest album is 'aggressive elevator soul'
Ginger Root's new album, SHINBANGUMI, is a mix of bedroom and city pop that frontman Cameron Lew calls "aggressive elevator soul."
Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria
Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a teen. In A Body Made of Glass she chronicles her experience with hypochondria and the history of the condition.