Missy Mazzoli Is The 21st Century's Gatecrasher Of New Classical Music
Classical music has a gatekeeping problem. Through her label-defying music and commitment to mentorship, Mazzoli is fighting to correct that.
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Listen: Tyler, The Creator's Grinch-Inspired EP Is No Christmas Wrap
While inspired by his work scoring the new 'Grinch' film, this is no novelty release. Instead, the largely instrumental project feels like bonus songs from last year's Flower Boy.
New Music Friday For Nov. 16: 7 Albums You Should Hear Now
This week's list of essential new albums includes one of the year's most anticipated releases – Anderson .Paak's Oxnard, plus Mariah Carey's Caution, a lost Glen Campbell record, and more.
Anderson .Paak Gets Political And Satirical: 'America's Turning Into A Big Meme'
.Paak's latest album, Oxnard -- especially the song "6 Summers" — plays hopscotch between personal and political issues.
Roy Clark, 'Hee Haw' Host And Country Music Ambassador, Dies At 85
The singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fleet guitar work and big smile, began his career as a teenage prodigy and rose to become a regular presence in the living rooms of America.
Jacob Banks Doesn't Rush His Music: 'Time Is The Only Currency That Matters To Me'
The U.K.-based artist talks about his love of cats, writing notes to his younger self through music and his debut album Village.
Anderson .Paak Comes Home: 'This Is What We Dreamed Of'
The singer-songwriter-rapper-drummer is one of music's most venerable Renaissance men. .Paak discusses his early struggles, building confidence and his latest album, Oxnard, with David Greene.
Watch Shame Perform 'Lampoon' Live In The Studio
British post-punk band Shame released its debut album, Songs of Praise, earlier this year. The band brought a full-throttle performance to the KCRW studio.
Amy Helm On Mountain Stage
Amy Helm and her band choose to let the music do the talking, delivering a powerful, four-song set packed with musicality, soul and candor.
Trumps Plan To Skip Kennedy Center Honors — Again
The President and First Lady have announced that, "at this time," they do not intend to be present next month at the prestigious awards ceremony, whose honorees include Lin-Manuel Miranda and Cher.