Weezer Gives In To Fans And Covers Toto's 'Africa'
At the behest of a 14-year-old fan who launched a Twitter campaign, Weezer covered one of the Internet's favorite songs, "Africa." The band also covered Toto's "Roseanna."
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The Thistle & Shamrock: More New Sounds
This week there are rising names to discover and exciting new sounds from Cathy Jordan's Americana trio The Unwanted and Welsh band Calan.
YouTube, Urged By Scotland Yard, Removes Rap Videos Blamed For Violence
Law enforcement points to drill rappers' work as contributing, or even inciting, violence in London, but opinions are split on its root causes.
Weezer Covers Toto's 'Africa,' Taking Us Deep Into The Internet's Heart Of Beigeness
At the behest of a 14-year-old fan who launched a Twitter campaign, the forever-game pop-punk faves have covered one of the Internet's favorite songs. The crossover is, somehow, pretty illuminating.
Starbucks Closes More Than 8,000 Stores Today For Racial Bias Training
The plan covers Starbucks-operated stores; nearly all of the 7,000 Starbucks-licensed coffee shops are likely to remain open.
New Mix: James Blake, Luluc, Angelique Kidjo Covers Talking Heads
All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share this week's must-hear music, including an incredible new cut from singer James Blake, guitar rock from New Zealand, and more.
Cardi B, J Balvin And Bad Bunny Channel Latin Music's Old Guard In 'I Like It' Video
Amid the lush backdrop of a working-class Miami neighborhood, the infectious boogaloo-infused collaboration from Cardi B, J Balvin and Bad Bunny is poised to become the song of the Caribbean summer.
Flip And Fly A Dolphin In A Video Game For Robert Schneider's New Band
The Apples in Stereo frontman's new band releases a fun video game made with his son. Stream Air-Sea Dolphin's new split 7" with Sloshy, featuring creators of Homestar Runner.
BTS Goes To No. 1 On Billboard's Album Chart, A First For K-Pop
The BTS album Love Yourself: Tear is debuting in the first-place spot on the Billboard 200 album chart — and BTS is the first K-pop act to achieve this feat.
At The Helm: Harold Mabern, Stalwart Accompanist, At 82
Harold Mabern has been one of jazz's most consistent accompanists over the last 60 years. In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we explore some of that history with him.