Material Girls, Atlanta's Fabulous Glam-Punks, Force A 'Residual Grimace'
Material Girls' glam-soaked, goth-smeared rock and roll struts and stumbles like a fish-netted pair of legs breaking in new heels.
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Remembering D.J. Fontana, The Drummer For Elvis Presley's Band
Fontana, who died Wednesday, played on some of Presley's biggest hits, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Hound Dog" and "All Shook Up." Originally broadcast in 1987.
Juneteenth Celebration Blends African-American Culture Of Yesterday And Today
This weekend, thousands of people across the country will celebrate something that took place a century and a half ago.
Welles On World Cafe
Jeh-Sea Welles has the look, the voice, the licks, the hooks and the attitude of a real rock star.
Songs Without Words? Yes, Says Felix Mendelssohn
Peter sings without singing with a little help from Felix Mendelssohn. His Songs Without Words was conceived as a song with a singer, yet it has no words.
Musician Wins $260,000 In Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Who Sabotaged Career
Canadian clarinetist Eric Abramovitz was accepted into a prestigious conservatory — but, a court found, his girlfriend at the time deleted the acceptance email and sent him a fake rejection.
Empath's 'Polyfoam' Turns Field Recordings Into Hazy Noise-Pop
"Polyfoam" starts as a dreamy, jangly pop song, then dives into a sonic abyss.
New Music Friday For June 15: Six Albums You Should Hear Now
This week's essential new releases include Christina Aguilera's powerful Liberation, SOPHIE'S trippy, futuristic debut, Lincoln Park co-founder Mike Shinoda's emotional solo record and more.
Yissy García & Bandancha: Tiny Desk Concert
Come for one of Havana's most talented acts. Stay for García's incredible mohawk.
Drake Pulls The Nostalgia Card: Two 'Degrassi' Fans Dissect The Video For 'I'm Upset'
Drake unites the old gang of Degrassi High School for his latest video. NPR Music breaks down the cameos, Easter eggs and (relatively low-stakes) inconsistencies of "I'm Upset."