On 'Adore You,' Jessie Ware Makes A Return To House Diva Excellence
"Adore You" is a feat of airy house-pop, a masterclass in under-the-covers intimacy that feels enticing and familiar.
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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
A sweet lullaby by Girl In Red, Bayonne's cavernous ambient track and a jazz number from Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. There's a lot to discover on this new station-curated playlist.
Listening For The Future During Black History Month
Late Show bandleader Jon Batiste, New Yorker writer Briana Younger and NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael join World Cafe for a spirited conversation on the black creators shaping the future of music.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Singer-Songwriters
This week on The Thistle & Shamrock, Fiona Ritchie explores songwriters' melodies that never fail to strike a chord.
Ezra Collective Sets The 'Quest For Coin' To A Fast-Paced Jazz Soundtrack
The millennial London jazz band shares an expeditious, vibrant single from its upcoming debut album, You Can't Steal My Joy.
Beaus, Boleros And Bachata: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Celebrate love with this week's Alt.Latino playlist, stacked with romantic sentiments, a touch of bachata and breezy Cuban ballads.
Mountain Man: Tiny Desk Concert
The voices of Amelia Meath, Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig come together behind the Tiny Desk, with songs that conjure a simpler life: dogs, friends, moonlight or skinny dipping.
Tales From Glasgow's Most Storied Music Venues
BBC Radio Scotland presenter, music journalist and author Nicola Meighan takes us around the city during our Sense Of Place visit.
The Women Behind The Songs: Holly Knight
As a songwriter, Knight helped define the sound of '80s pop music. Her songs often felt like feminist anthems, even if they didn't start out that way.