In 'The Lookout,' Laura Veirs Sings An Ode To Stable Love
The folk singer-songwriter, who recently released an album with Neko Case and k.d. lang, stops by opbmusic to perform its title track and more.
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Brett Dennen On World Cafe
It's hard not to smile when watching Brett Dennen do his thing. Get a look inside his live World Cafe performance of tunes from his latest EP, 'Let's....
Memphis Blues
Topped by Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay," the R&B Top 20 from the week of March 30, 1968 shows American soul flourishing in all directions.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Spring Is In The Airs
We feature your favorite Celtic artists including Nightnoise, Ossian, Liz Carroll, and Moving Hearts, as they create musical impressions and notions of springtime.
Dan Auerbach: Tiny Desk Concert
The guitarist and singer for The Black Keys and The Arcs brings his Easy Eye Sound Revue to the Tiny Desk, recalling a time and sound from the '60s when southern R&B, including Nashville, was a force.
Songs We Love: Howlin Rain, 'Alligator Bride'
This is Howlin Rain in full-on Crazy Horse mode, as big guitar chords are lashed with feedback. The band's music has never felt so anthemic.
Eels' Four-Year Break Led To Songs About Falling Apart, Bouncing Back And Being A Dad
During a recent hiatus from music, Eels founder Mark Oliver Everett got married, got divorced and, at the age of 54, had a son. His latest album, The Deconstruction, is a reflection of it all.
Cuco Is The Cariño Of Young Latinos Who Keep Dreaming
At 19, the producer and singer born Omar Banos has built a following for his infectious dream pop — and begun testing it as a tool to help immigrant families like his own.
Songs We Love: Sabrina Claudio, 'Don't Let Me Down (Feat. Khalid)'
The Miami-hailing talent is shaping up to be one of R&B's new leaders. Claudio enlists Khalid for the new tropical track that goes down like a shot of coconut rum.
Spotify Is, For Now, The World's Most Valuable Music Company
The Stockholm-founded company has become symbiotic with the recording business, but has eclipsed any one company's value by multiples. But they all still need each other.