Clairo Dances With 'Flaming Hot Cheetos' In New Video
Named for the finger-reddening snack, Clairo's hooky ode to a doomed fling gets a cameo-laden music video directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen.
Music & Culture
How The 'Magic Of The Tiny Desk Contest' Inspired Haley Heynderickx
Heynderickx — a Portland, Ore. songwriter and NPR Slingshot artist — entered the Contest three years in a row. She says the Contest has helped her musical career in ways she never expected.
Musician Finds Snail Mail Helps Her Connect With Fans
A 22-year-old musician exchanges dozens of old-fashioned letters with fans every week. Lauren Sanderson recently sold out an 18-city tour and she's signed with a major label.
Metropolitan Opera Fires James Levine For Sexual Misconduct
"The house that Jimmy built" has terminated its association with the conductor after an investigation found evidence of "sexually abusive and harassing conduct."
'American Idol' Reboot Has 3 Potential Problems, But The Pitch Ain't One
American Idol was a powerful brand before Fox canceled it in 2016. It'll be tough for this new version to reignite interest, but it has one thing going for it: a huge heart.
First Listen: The Decemberists, 'I'll Be Your Girl'
The band's eighth album captures a collaborative spirit that keeps The Decemberists sounding vibrant and alive, even as it delves into themes of futility and darkness.
Pop, Rock And An Onslaught Of Rhythm: The Songs Of SXSW
This five-song primer bridges electro-pop, R&B, rock, and rhythmic rap from up-and-coming artists performing at SXSW this year.
It's Time To Recognize The Ronettes As Rock And Roll Pioneers
History tends to remember some innovations over others — and The Ronettes, in particular, have been remembered as pop singers, with their rock and roll sensibilities railroaded out of their image.
The Mountain Goats On Mountain Stage
Taking the Mountain Stage for the second time, The Mountain Goats bring a fresh set of songs from its recent album, Goths.
Watch Bahamas Perform 'No Wrong' Live In The Studio
Watch the breezy Canadian crooner perform a soulful song about pursuing passion in the face of adversity.