Avery*Sunshine: Tiny Desk Concert
The gospel-trained singer showcased why she counts Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson as fans.
Music & Culture
Sorority Noise's 'No Halo' Video Leaves A Blank Space For Grief
From the punk band's powerful statement on loss comes a devastating and desperate video that meets characters from across bereavement, coping in churches, parking lots and bus stations.
Watch Sufjan Stevens Perform The Entirety Of 'Carrie And Lowell'
Sufjan Stevens has shared a full concert video from his 2015 tour for the heartbreakingly beautiful album Carrie & Lowell.
John Mellencamp On World Cafe
The singer, songwriter, poet and painter is back with his 23rd album, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies. Hear a taste of the album, plus some personal stories, in this World Cafe session.
First Listen: Ásgeir, 'Afterglow'
A mix of organic instrumentation, lilting electronics, and Ásgeir's otherworldly voice hits a sweet spot between emotion and mystique
Ladies And Gentlemen, The Revolution: Prince's Band On Reuniting And Healing
The band that backed Prince during the Purple Rain era is on tour celebrating his music. Members Wendy Melvoin, Bobby Z. and Doctor Fink say it helps them — and audiences — to process their grief.
On 'Life Love Flesh Blood,' Imelda May Writes About 'Everything'
The Irish singer says she wanted to get "back to basics" for her latest album, an autobiographical collection of smoky torch songs, soul and blues that departs from her signature rockabilly sound.
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On Film And Stage, Jonathan Demme Looked Into The Heart Of The Song
Rick Springfield, Tunde Adebimpe, Kenny Chesney and members of Talking Heads and The Feelies share how music moved — and moved us — in Jonathan Demme's movies.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Hear new music by country veteran Marty Stuart, former Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto, psychedelic hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces and more in April's playlist, curated by public-radio hosts.
Paradise Lost: Luxury Music Festival Turns Out To Be Half-Built Scene Of Chaos
Tickets cost thousands for what organizers were calling "the cultural event of the decade." But when visitors arrived on Grand Exuma, they found a tent city without enough power, security, or food.