21 Savage drops first solo album in over 5 years
NPR'S Andrew Limbong talks to Rodney Carmichael about rapper 21 Savage's new album, American Dream.
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Matt Hay gradually went deaf. But music helped him partially hear again
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to author Matt Hay, who has struggled with his hearing since he was a kid, about his new book Soundtrack of Silence.
Tiny Desk Premiere: yMusic
The band's unique sound, driven by its peculiar blend of trumpet, winds and strings, seems like a compelling soundtrack for an age when music genres are becoming increasingly arbitrary.
Chick Corea renders Mozart with daring and playfulness on a posthumous new album
In 2018, three years before his death, the pianist and composer gave a concert in Sardinia that included both Mozart and George Gershwin. A live recording of that concert is now available.
For Dry January, we ask a music critic for great songs about not drinking
Plenty of songs celebrate drinking. But what about music that finds joy in — well, not drinking? Music critic Sasha Frere-Jones reflects upon a few songs that have been meaningful to his sobriety.
Taylor Swift accounted for nearly 2% of all songs streamed in the U.S. last year
Taylor Swift's dominance happened during a record year for global streaming. Audio streams increased by a third in 2023, crossing the four trillion mark for the first time.
Alana Springsteen is making a 'different kinda country' on her debut album
The Virginia Beach native talks about capturing the tumult of early adulthood on TWENTY SOMETHING.
The Good Ones: Tiny Desk Contest
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
Public Radio's Feel Good Hits Of 2023
From the swag of Janelle Monaé to the devotion of Tyler Childers, last year offered a variety of ways to feel good.
Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, coroner says
The Irish singer died on July 26, 2023, at the age of 56. A tribute concert for O'Connor and Irish artist Shane MacGowan is planned for March in New York.