First Listen: Luke Combs, 'This One's For You'
The singer-songwriter proves himself to be an astute student of country music's trends and conventions.
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First Listen: Chastity Belt, 'I Used To Spend So Much Time Alone'
The stars of Seattle's underground rock renaissance have never felt this vulnerable, or as relatable.
First Listen: Benjamin Booker, 'Witness'
Booker's second studio album is inspired by a society that disproportionately harms black bodies, and what he saw as his own lack of effort to do anything about it.
First Listen: Cody ChesnuTT, 'My Love Divine Degree'
A studio session with Kanye led to a new album that finds the soul eccentric extending his fatherly compassion, and a helping of funk, to the world at large.
Mac DeMarco On World Cafe
The Canadian rocker has always been known for bringing the party, but his latest album includes more sober reflection on his relationship with his father.
Manchester Bombing Suspect's Father, Brother Said To Be Arrested In Libya
Salman Abedi's relatives were reportedly taken into custody in Tripoli. In Manchester, police arrested four more people. "I think it's very clear that this is a network," the city's police chief says.
Why I Think The Manchester Attack Was Aimed At Women And Girls
An attack like this scares women into submission, says ElsaMarie D'Silva, who works to stop street harassment in India.
With 'The Seeker,' Cloud Cult Makes A Movie To Match Its Music
The Twin Cities band's latest project is a feature film called The Seeker, which builds on themes of love, optimism, pain and belief. Watch the video for "No Hell."
The Angelus' 'The Other Side Of The Mountain' Addresses The Hope In Darkness
The North Texas trio reaches across humankind with a body-rattling, desert-swept heft. Watch a gorgeous black-and-white video for The Angelus' brooding and beautiful track.
After Manchester, Social Media Helps And Hurts, Venues Stay Alert And Shows Go On
In the wake of the bombing on Monday night at an Ariana Grande concert, venues have stepped up security, a promoter laments the imperfect security and social media is useful and harmful — again.