Jim Lauderdale On World Cafe
One of the kings of Americana releases two new albums to bookend his career — one with new tunes and one that dusts off his recordings from 1979.
Music & Culture
Beyond Representation: In Music And Media, Gender Equality Will Take A Revolution
The revolution necessary to honor artists of all genders has to combat not only a history of bias, but sometimes even the institutions that seem to be supporting the fight.
N.J. Woman Helps Country Music Star Keith Urban Purchase Snacks
Urban was trying to buy food at a gas station but was having a problem. A woman in line offered to pay for his snacks. After telling her his name was Keith, she said he looked a lot like Keith Urban.
'This Little Light Of Mine' Shines On, A Timeless Tool Of Resistance
Born as a children's song, transformed by the civil rights movement into an anthem, "This Little Light of Mine" works by letting the singer control their own story.
YouTube, Apple and Facebook Ban Infowars, Which Decries 'Mega Purge'
Alex Jones' Infowars site accused the companies of censorship. Apple said, "We believe in representing a wide range of views, so long as people are respectful to those with differing opinions."
Mac Miller: Tiny Desk Concert
Mac Miller reflects on his journey's peaks and valleys in a boisterous set of songs from Swimming, featuring special guest Thundercat on "What's the Use?"
'Hive Mind' Mixes Funk, Disco And Neo-Soul, Courtesy Of The Internet
The quintet known as The Internet emerged from the Los Angeles music collective Odd Future. Ken Tucker says their fourth album offers "music for modern lovers who are too smart to settle for less."
Demi Lovato: Addiction Is 'Not Something That Disappears'
In her first public statement since being hospitalized nearly two weeks ago, Lovato addressed her struggles with addiction and thanked her fans in an Instagram post.
BJ The Chicago Kid's Short Film Balances A Beautiful And Beastly L.A.
The R&B singer's new short film for The Opening Ceremony puts three new songs in motion and sets up his upcoming sophomore album.
Charlotte Rae, Who Played Mrs. Garrett On '80s Sitcom 'Facts Of Life,' Dies At 92
The Emmy- and Tony-nominated actor was most famous for her sitcom roles, which also included Diff'rent Strokes and Car 54, Where Are You? Rae was diagnosed with bone cancer last year.