60 Years Ago, 2 Boys Met And The Beatles Began
On the anniversary of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's first meeting, revisit the church garden party that changed the course of popular music forever.
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First Listen: Sheer Mag, 'Need To Feel Your Love'
On its debut album, Sheer Mag prove to be rock 'n' roll scholars who can map history onto present concerns.
Let's Unpack Jay-Z's '4:44'
It was a busy weekend on the internet, full of Beyoncé apologies, platinum record sales, GLAAD endorsements and Prince grievances.
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard Has A New Band: Bermuda Triangle
The new group, which also features Jesse Lafser and Becca Mancari, will make its live debut July 12 in Nashville.
An Estonian Choir Channels Emily Brontë's Windswept Blues
On a new album, the Grammy-winning Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir sings new music by native son Tõnu Kõrvits and probes the windswept melancholy of the 18th-century English author's poetry.
Nirvana Played An Empty Radio Shack On The Road To Fame
The legendary punk band takes over an electronics equipment store for a silly, endearing and extremely DIY music video shoot... of sorts.
Hippo Campus On World Cafe
Tight, angular, surprising melodies leap from this band of Minnesota 20-somethings on its debut full-length. Hear the World Cafe session.
Chance The Rapper: Tiny Desk Concert
Chance The Rapper, fresh from a 23,000-strong, sold-out show the night before, brought a thoughtful and fresh take to his Tiny Desk concert.
For 24 Hours Straight, Ásgeir Is Taking Requests And Pressing Them To Vinyl
Have you ever done anything for 24 hours straight other than binge-watch Game of Thrones? The Icelandic artist will record stripped-down versions of his songs (and some covers) directly to 7" vinyl.
New Mix: St. Vincent, Mogwai, Benjamin Clementine, My Bubba And More
This week's essential mix includes new music from the Scottish rock group Mogwai, a piano ballad from St. Vincent, an epic and emotional cut from British singer Benjamin Clementine and more.