Should Anyone Expect Pop Stars To Lead The Resistance?
Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance was possibly progressive, definitely patriotic and ultimately open-ended. Gaga played to the masses, and left the messages mixed.
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LP On World Cafe
She's written songs for Christina Aguilera and the Backstreet Boys, but now LP's work as a solo artist is finally getting heard. Watch her perform "Lost On You."
Puppets Join Chance The Rapper In 'Same Drugs' Video
The wistfully nostalgic cut from Coloring Book gets a wistfully nostalgic video, featuring Chance The Rapper at the grand piano with a few furry friends.
Even With Travel Ban Blocked, Artists Are Still Left Hanging
Musicians form an important cultural conduit between the U.S. and the seven countries included in the ban. Despite judicial stays upheld on appeal, artists still can't hit the road.
'It's OK If' You Fall In Love With The Obsessives' New Song
The Philly indie-rock offers a short and sweet love song with chunky guitars and pop hooks that bumrush the amp stacks.
Metropolis: 2/4/17
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins a two-hour dance mix featuring Karriem Riggins, The Chemical Brothers, Mndsgn and more.
World Cafe Next: Gabriel Garzón-Montano
The R&B singer's sound has captivated Mayer Hawthorne, Lenny Kravitz and Drake. Hear two tracks from his new album, Jardín.
Jens Lekman Wants To Sing You A Strange Story
We premiere a very cheery-sounding piece of music from Swedish songwriter and singer Jens Lekman, though the story behind it is decidedly dark at the same time.
First Listen: Sinkane, 'Life & Livin' It'
The pop-music polymath's new album is brimming with optimism, hope, and hooks that won't leave your head.
Patriots' Victory Overshadows Super Bowl Commercials, Lady Gaga
New England won the Super Bowl in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons. But the Super Bowl is more than the game. From the half-time show to ads — we do a little Monday morning quarterbacking.