Music & Culture

Beathard, who has family connections in the country music industry and an edgier, angstier sound than Nashville is used to, will release his debut album, Dear Someone, on November 17.

The video doubles as the announcement of Miguel's new album, War & Leisure, which looks to be the most politically-inclined album of his career, due out next month.

Jazz Night in America takes you to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, where the hard-bop drummer celebrated his debut as a band leader and talked about fond memories and favorite sessions.

The drums take center stage at this Tiny Desk. Watch veteran jazz percussionist Nate Smith dazzle the NPR audience in a transfixing performance.

The NYC band's glistening and gloomy love song makes you feel a little bit happy, a little bit sad, and a little bit like you want to dance.

The singer's latest album is packed with lessons he learned in a few years away from the spotlight. He shares them in a conversation with NPR's David Greene.

Joe Hagan's Sticky Fingers, compiled from unfettered access to Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, steadfastly avoids hagiography. It can't avoid a sad ending.

Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell dance off disillusionment in their pastel video for the YOUNG bonus track.

The singer takes her time building a moment between two people who want the same thing.