Matthew Logan Vasquez On World Cafe
You can't tell the Delta Spirit frontman what to do in this session, featuring songs from his latest solo album.
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New Mix: Harry Styles, The National, Fleet Foxes And More
It's true: Harry Styles of One Direction has released a fantastic, solo rock album inspired by The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. That, the return of Fleet Foxes and more in this week's show.
Daniel Norgren, 'People Are Good' (Live At Pickathon)
The Swedish folk-rock singer made his U.S. debut at Pickathon 2016, playing an upright piano for this Woods Stage performance.
Cellist Janel Leppin Desperately Seeks Healing In Mellow Diamond's 'Ashes To Breathe'
As Mellow Diamond, Leppin builds elegantly somber songs from a pedal board of effects and loops. American God was written and recorded during a fraught election and its fallout.
Songs We Love: Soccer Mommy, 'Out Worn'
Sophie Allison graduates from lo-fi pop to something far more self-assured, but Soccer Mommy's stuck-in-your-head melodies remain.
Dramatic Fallout For PWR BTTM After Accusations Of Sexual Misconduct
In the days around the release of its second album, PWR BTTM was dropped by its label and its management and canceled tour dates after member Ben Hopkins was the focus of allegations on social media.
Daniel Menche's Droning 'Sleeper' Is Meant To Soundtrack Those Dark Dreams
The antagonistic Portland noise musician turns to the deepest recesses of dreams for a darkly shimmering set of ambient music.
Putin Plays The Piano, With Perhaps Unintentional Undertones
Was Sunday's episode in Beijing a challenge to France's Emmanuel Macron? A jab at China's piano-tuning skills? Or just Putin passing the time with a little Soviet-era nostalgia?
All Songs +1: Alice Coltrane's Astonishing 'Ecstatic Music'
Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Ravi Coltrane — son of John and Alice Coltrane — talks about the music his mother made after she withdrew from her professional career and founded an ashram.
Katy Perry Announces New Album, 'Witness'
Perry's new album will feature "Chained To The Rhythm" and the Migos collaboration "Bon Appétit."