American Football Announce First Record In 17 Years, Hear A New Song Now
The wait is over: American Football has a new record coming Oct. 21 and a beautifully wistful new song called "Ive Been Lost For So Long."
Music & Culture
In Mariachi Music, A Distinctive Yell Speaks To The Soul
The grito is a spontaneous burst of emotion — a shout — that is part of the mariachi tradition. Some younger Mexican-Americans are reclaiming the grito for a new generation.
Hear Sharon Van Etten's Tribute To The Orlando Shooting Victims
The song, "Not Myself," is a gorgeous and haunting elegy.
Viking's Choice: Sad13, 'Get A Yes'
A new solo project from Speedy Ortiz singer-guitarist Sadie Dupuis is all pop and empowerment: "I wanted to make a pop song that explores the excitement inherent in getting and giving consent."
Toots Thielemans, Jazz Harmonica Baron, Dies At 94
The Belgian-American musician, also known for his guitar playing and whistling, performed with the stars of postwar jazz and was widely heard on film scores and commercial jingles.
Detangling Frank Ocean's 'Blonde': What It Is And Isn't
We got two writers, Ann Powers and Jason King, going back and forth on what they've found in the reclusive singer's third album.
Encore: Comedian Jon Benjamin Records Experimental Jazz Album
Voice actor and comedian H. Jon Benjamin released a jazz album in which he plays piano. Unfortunately, he cannot play the piano at all.
World Cafe Next: Young Gun Silver Fox
The London-meets-California duo makes modern yacht rock that sounds like it came straight from the '70s. Hear two songs.
Margaret Glaspy On World Cafe
Hear the singer-songwriter play songs from her standout debut, Emotions And Math, live in the studio.
Margaret Glaspy: Tiny Desk Concert
Everything serves the songs here: There's no overplaying, no frills, just great music and a tremendous new artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it.