First Listen: CyHi The Prynce, 'No Dope On Sundays'
The Atlanta rapper's long-gestating debut album portrays a person at ease with their many, and divergent, aspects — here, CyHi tells the stories behind a breakout album.
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Guest DJs: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile just released an intercontinental collaboration that's full of humor and guitar picking. Now Kurt and Courtney pick the songs they love in a Guest DJ conversation.
First Listen: Charlotte Gainsbourg, 'Rest'
The French singer (and actor) has made her first album in 7 years — a testament to the power of immaculate, effortless-sounding pop songcraft, even in the face of loss.
Shocking Omissions: Irma Thomas, 'Wish Someone Would Care'
Thomas' 1964 album is not the usual entry point into her work for newer fans — but it's the album that introduced the local hitmaker to the world at large.
A 2017 Latin Grammy Preview From 'Alt.Latino'
A look ahead at the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Taylor Swift, New And Old, Returns To 'Saturday Night Live'
Across two performances the pop star presented two, not entirely conflicting, personas — the one she's currently cultivating and the one she's harvested for years.
iLe Sings Her Grandmother's Songs And Speaks Out Through Her Music
The singer, who used to perform with her brothers, the hip-hop duo Calle 13, has now struck out on her own as iLe. She speaks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her debut album, iLevitable.
The Songwriter Behind Keith Urban's 'Female'
Country star Keith Urban debuted his song "Female" at the Country Music Awards last week to praise and criticism. Co-writer of the song Nicolle Galyon explains the inspiration to Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
Love, Friendship And Music: Stephen Stills And Judy Collins Collaborate On New Album
Stephen Stills from the group Crosby, Stills & Nash and Judy Collins come together after 50 years for their first album together, Everybody Knows.
R.E.M. On Reissuing 'Automatic For The People'
The band REM is releasing a 25th anniversary edition of their album Automatic for the People. NPR's Scott Simon talks to R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills about their hit album.