Music & Culture First Listen: Aaron Lee Tasjan, 'Silver Tears' 7:00am October 20, 2016 by Ann Powers The Americana innovator invites listeners into a shiny dreamscape that's both deeply informed by musical history and uniquely his own.
Music & Culture First Listen: Michael Mayer, '&' 7:00am October 20, 2016 by Piotr Orlov One of global techno's boldface names pushes himself into new territories on a collaboration album stocked with dance-music's leading lights.
Music & Culture Phil Chess, Co-Founder Of Chess Records, Dies At 95 5:27pm October 19, 2016 by Andrew Limbong With his brother Leonard, Chess championed iconic blues and rock 'n' roll artists like Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Etta James. He died Wednesday.
Music & Culture At 85, Cuban Legend Omara Portuondo Is Still Working — And Feeling Young 4:28pm October 19, 2016 by Betto Arcos The Cuban singer was the only female member of the Buena Vista Social Club — but her career, which continues today, stretches back much further. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Music & Culture Kishi Bashi On World Cafe 2:48pm October 19, 2016 The newest version of Kaoru Ishibashi's band is major '70s fun in the World Cafe studio. Hear the session and watch a video of "Say Yeah."
Music & Culture Love For The Lead Guitar: Guest DJ Eljuri 1:22pm October 19, 2016 by Felix Contreras The accomplished guitarist, songwriter and vocalist dives deep into the world of the lead guitar with a playlist of her favorite classic-rock icons. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
Music & Culture Watch A Rare Frank Sinatra Performance Of 'The Lady Is A Tramp' 12:53pm October 19, 2016 by Anna Marketti The 1962 recording is from World On A String, an upcoming collection of unreleased live Sinatra performances.
Music & Culture Hear 'Killing A Little Time,' A New Song From David Bowie 12:52pm October 19, 2016 by Robin Hilton The newly released track from David Bowie, "Killing A Little Time," is an ominous, polyrhythmic rock cut that would fit well on his final album, Blackstar.
Music & Culture The Thistle And Shamrock: Fiddle Styles 12:08pm October 19, 2016 Sample a variety of fiddle flavors from the wide world of Celtic music.
Music & Culture Songs We Love: Saba, 'Church / Liquor Store (Feat. Noname)' 11:24am October 19, 2016 by Cam Robert With ethereal production from Cam O'bi, the Chicago rapper takes a hard look at how the prison system affects the West Side of his hometown.