The Most Expensive Record Never Sold
The story of a mysterious Florida musician, fake identities and the record-breaking sale of a rare album that might not actually exist.
Music & Culture
Latin Musicians Bring A Message Of Resistance To SXSW
A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's festival. Hear thoughts and music from some of the artists who performed, including Gina Chavez and members of Ozomatli and Fea.
Kendrick Lamar Hints At His Forthcoming Testament
The bigger question is not when, but how Lamar's next LP will make a connection between God and gangsta rap.
Hear The Megaphonic Thrift's Lysergic Noise-Pop Gem, 'Bergen Revels'
The band's 2015 album, which won a Norwegian Grammy, will now be available stateside. Here's a great track from Sun Stare Sound for those that missed it.
Songs We Love: Agent Blå, 'Rote Learning'
The gothy teens of Gothenburg, Sweden's Agent Blå mix indie-pop and post-punk to make what they call "death pop." The first single from the band's debut album is sinister and sweet.
Fionn Regan Returns, His Feathery Acoustic Sweetness Intact
"Cormorant Bird" captures the light touch and poetic ambition of the Irish singer's early work, while adding orchestral sweep to his approachable sound.
Songs We Love: Helium, 'XXX'
A round of reissues for Mary Timony's old band Helium comes with a cleaned-up version of the "XXX" video, proving that the art of the moody, attitude-filled music video peaked in the 1990s.
At SXSW, Asian-American Musicians Make A Space Of Their Own
This year's SXSW saw the first-ever showcase featuring exclusively Asian-American artists. Organizer Christine Minji Chang says one goal is to broaden Asian Americans' representation in the industry.
Residente Journeys Across The World — And Finds Himself Everywhere
Two years after breaking up the Latin hip-hop juggernaut Calle 13, René Pérez Joglar can't stop connecting dots. The rapper's solo debut turns a simple DNA test into a massive multimedia project.
First Listen: Hauschka, 'What If'
The pianist creates a singular electronic language rooted in the past but reaching to the future.