Viking's Choice: Surface To Air Missive, 'Time Being'
Taylor Ross hugs the fruit-striped void and sends melody sideways down the yellow brick road.
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Local Natives On World Cafe
The Los Angeles band's new album, Sunlit Youth, is out today. In this session, the band performs live and discusses its changing sound.
Hear Regina Spektor's Beautiful New Song, 'Black And White'
Spektor's latest song, from the upcoming album Remember Us To Life, is a gorgeous, soaring ode to love and heartache.
M.I.A. Takes 'AIM' At A Global Message
The British rapper remains both successful and controversial, but she tells NPR's David Greene she's just trying to widen the conversation.
Latin Roots: Céu
The Brazilian singer embraces electronics on her new album, Tropix. In this session, hear her perform live and discuss living in São Paulo.
Listen: Rage Against The Machine's Zack De La Rocha Finally Goes Solo
There have been rumors of a solo album ever since he left Rage in 2000. El-P produced de la Rocha's first single, the propulsive, noisy "Digging For Windows."
Watch Allen Stone Play 'Naturally' Live In The Studio
The self-described hippie and soul singer from Washington performs a brand-new song for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Songs We Love: Young Thug, 'Harambe'
In most Young Thug songs, his sheer absurdity hits you first. But lately, it's been his utter sincerity that lingers.
Guitarist Nels Cline On 'Lovers,' An Album 25 Years In The Making
Known for the avant-garde sound he brings to Wilco, Cline turns to ballads and jazz standards on his new album. He describes it as a "mood-music record" that isn't "cheesy."
Willie Bobo: An Appreciation And A New Album
The percussionist and bandleader, who died in 1983, played a significant role in Latin jazz history. A new album of recently recovered music is cause for revisiting his legacy.