Endless Summer: 28 Songs To Keep The Heat In Your Heart
Summer is forever if you want it. Sam Sanders' playlist is pure nostalgia, with hazy flashbacks triggered by Frank Ocean, Lorde and Nick Hakim.
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Doe's Crunchy 'Labour Like I Do' Channels '90s Riff-Pop
Doe's Nicola Leel has navigated the choppy waters of emotional labor for far too long, and responds with blunt feedback.
Tyler Mitchell On Being The First African-American To Photograph A 'Vogue' Cover
When Vogue unveiled its September cover, the Internet took notice, partly because Beyoncé graces the cover, but also because of the photographer behind those images.
Tech N9ne Feat. Krizz Kaliko: Tiny Desk Concert
Two of Kansas City's finest — and indie hip-hop's trailblazers — deliver a dose of Strange Music.
Strangers On A Train: How Gabriel Kahane's Travels Inspired An Album Of Empathy
Kahane's new album, Book of Travelers is inspired by a two-week train trip the composer took across America. Kahane discusses the album and performs a few of the songs in NPR's studio.
The Meditative Slow Burn Of The Sidekicks
Watch the Ohio indie rock band play two songs from its latest album live for Folkadelphia.
New Mix: Cat Power, Laura Gibson, Greg Laswell, Anna Calvi, More
On this week's essential playlist, Cat Power teams with Lana Del Rey, Greg Laswell reflects on the devastating effects of addiction, Anna Calvi sings "Don't Beat the Girl Out of My Boy," and more.
Den-Mate's Twinkling 'Charlotte' Explodes With Energy
Loceke, Den-Mate's forthcoming album, tells stories of death and rebirth, darkness and renewal, set against songwriter Jules Hale's most colorful and expansive compositions yet.
Watch The Dixie Hummingbirds Perform Live
A Gospel Roots of Rock And Soul performance from one of the most influential gospel groups of all time.