In 'Real Enemies,' Darcy James Argue Confronts A Post-Truth World
The Secret Society bandleader says his latest composition explores "the present-day folklore that we call conspiracy theories" — no tinfoil hat required.
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First Listen: Blanck Mass, 'World Eater'
Benjamin John Power's noisier impulses mask a symphonic scope of veritable Vangelis proportions.
First Listen: Talaboman, 'The Night Land'
John Talabot and Axel Boman's first album together produces feedback drones, new age psychedelia, and leftfield house.
First Listen: Chicano Batman, 'Freedom Is Free'
The Los Angeles band's distinct sound includes touches of Rio de Janeiro's tropicalia, Lima's cumbia, and American soul and funk.
First Watch: Alasdair Roberts, 'Pangs'
The king of Scottish folk singers accepts a crown (of sorts) in this video directed by filmmaker Catriona MacInnes.
David Bowie Wins Album Of The Year At 2017 BRIT Awards
The Grammy Awards' looser, goofier cousin took over the O2 Arena in London to celebrate the year in British music.
Among Pianists In Moscow, An Abiding Love For A Show-Stealing American
The late Van Cliburn won a piano competition in Moscow at the height of the Cold War. Today, pianists competing in an event named after Cliburn hold a certain reverence for the man and the moment.
Syrian Country Band Criticizes Trump's Travel Ban In New Song
There's a country music band based in Istanbul with Syrians and Americans. Their latest tune is about President Trump's immigration order.
Agnes Obel On World Cafe
With an army of strings backing up heavy lyrics, the Danish songwriter's session might just give you the shivers.
I Draw Slow On Mountain Stage
The Dublin roots band finds new, folky grooves in old-time Appalachian song. Hear its debut Mountain Stage performance.