Priests Announces New Album 'The Seduction Of Kansas' And Shares Title Track
The follow-up album to 2017's Nothing Feels Natural is out April on the band's own Sister Polygon Records.
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SASAMI's 'Jealousy' Video Casts A Compelling Spell
The LA musician has played in Cherry Glazerr and contributed horn arrangements for Vagabon and Wild Nothing albums. Now, she announces her elegant debut album with this sun-drenched track.
Steve Earle Sings To His Hero, Guy Clark
At 21, Steve Earle left San Antonio, hitchhiked to Nashville and met his musical hero, Guy Clark, who was playing pool. That was 1974. Now, Earle pays tribute to Guy Clark on his new album, GUY.
Buddy: Tiny Desk Concert
The preacher's son from Compton brought his flair for the dramatic, and an air of rebellion, to the Tiny Desk.
Instrumentalist Harouna Samake Dazzles Crowds At World Music Expo
The World Music Expo showcases the industry's up-and-coming artists. This year, Malian instrumentalist Harouna Samake stole the show, dazzling crowds with his unique approach to a gourd harp.
Lin-Manuel Miranda And 'Hamilton' Partners Save A Manhattan Theater Bookstore
The Drama Book Shop, a store and creative hub that has served the acting community for more than 100 years, was slated to close this month. But the Hamilton group has stepped in to purchase the shop.
Nina Simone's 'Lovely, Precious Dream' For Black Children
With "To Be Young, Gifted and Black," Simone aimed to capture joy in black identity amid bloody civil rights struggle. The song was addressed to children, but adults caught on, too.
New Sleater-Kinney Album, Produced By St. Vincent, Confirmed For This Year
Guitarist Carrie Brownstein tells NPR, "We always planned on getting back in the studio — it was just a matter of when."
No Translations Needed At globalFEST 2019
New York's exuberant and smartly programmed annual showcase of musicians from around the world often yields us some of our favorite artist discoveries. The 2019 edition was no exception.
Rubblebucket Break Up... And Don't Break Up
"We started out as romantic partners at the beginning of the album and then we weren't anymore by the end," musician Kalmia Traver says.