Chicano Batman: Tiny Desk Concert
Chicano Batman comes with a sound that perfectly captures dark lounges, quinceñera dances, car shows and backyard parties.
Music & Culture
After Coming Out As Gay, A Russian Violinist's New Reality
After publishing a video made to help other Russian LGBT youth feel less isolated, Artem Kolesov has received supportive messages from all over the world. But he's also facing threats of violence.
Lana Del Rey Loves Kendrick Lamar, And Other Highlights From Coachella Weekend One
High-wire acrobatics, major guest performances, a new Lorde song and dozens of stolen cell phones highlight the final night of the festival's first weekend.
Hear An Unreleased Bert Jansch And Johnny Marr Song, 'It Don't Bother Me'
The Scottish guitarist met The Smiths guitarist in the late '90s, resulting in the album Crimson Moon. Here the duo revisits a Bert Jansch tune from 1965.
Which Cockatoo Are You?
You need this video of two very different birds listening to an Elvis Presley song in your life.
Songs We Love: Morning Teleportation, 'Re-wiring Easily'
Take a bicycle ride and float through water in a dreamlike, interactive video for the twinkly, banjo-driven singalong.
Blessings Be! Download Shamir's Surprise Album, 'Hope'
No label, no care — Shamir just gifted us with a new album and it's already making Monday a whole lot brighter.
For Globetrotting Singer Jain, Every Place Has Meaning
The French musician, born Jeanne Galice, has lived in Dubai, Congo-Brazzaville and Abu Dhabi. She says each of those places influences her rhythmic, worldly pop.
Michael Nesmith On 'Infinite Tuesday' And Touring With Hendrix
In his new memoir, the one-time member of The Monkees recalls befriending John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix, who opened for the band on a 1967 tour. (That didn't last long.)
'(Be)longing' Explores Gun Violence, 10 Years After Virginia Tech Shooting
(Be)longing is the name of a new oratorio commissioned to mark the 10th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings. The creators wanted to create a piece about gun violence and how to prevent it.