Slowdive On World Cafe
The 90s shoegaze band is back. But why did they split up 20 years ago in the first place?
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Songs We Love: Low Cut Connie, 'Beverly'
The Philly rockers return one year later with Dirty Pictures (Part 2), a collection of songs with more emotional complexity, but still plenty of boogie.
Carrie Brownstein Is The 'Unabashed Protagonist' Of Her Own Story
As Portlandia draws to a close, Brownstein reflects on the show's portrayal of "aspirational liberalism" — as well as her years in the riot grrrl scene and its connection to contemporary feminism.
Hear The First Track From The Messthetics' Debut, Featuring Fugazi's Rhythm Section
Fugazi's Brendan Canty and Joe Lally have combined with D.C. guitarist Anthony Pirog for a power trio with an eye towards punk reinvention.
Encore: Chris Stapleton Dives Into His Archives For 'From A Room: Volume 2'
Chris Stapleton has gone from a respected songwriter and Nashville insider to a Grammy-winning star in just a few years. NPR's Ari Shapiro sat down with Stapleton to discuss his new album, From A Room: Volume 2. This story originally aired on Dec. 1, 2017 on All Things Considered.
No, 'Despacito' Didn't Win A Grammy. But There Was Plenty To Celebrate.
After a year of unprecedented crossover, Latin musicians were honored in pre-televised ceremonies on Sunday.
Same Old Rap: The Grammys' Race Toward Irrelevance
With hip-hop shut out of top categories in a year defined by the genre's most urgent voices, the Recording Academy mirrors America's racialized politics.
'May It Last' Brings The Avett Brothers From North Carolina To HBO
Judd Apatow is one of the directors of a new documentary airing on HBO that follows the recording of a Grammy-nominated album from the North Carolina band.
Trump Jr. Hits At Hillary Clinton's 'Fire And Fury' Grammy Cameo
Clinton appeared in a faux audition to narrate the audiobook of the gossipy bestseller. Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted that her reading was "a great consolation prize for losing the presidency."
The Dustbowl Revival On World Cafe
Listen to an interview and studio session with this high-octane, bluegrass-meets-soul ensemble.