Metropolis: 07/16/16
Hear KCRW's Jason Bentley spin Machinedrum, Jagwar Ma, Disclosure and more on this week's two-hour EDM mix.
Music & Culture
World Cafe Next: Pinegrove
Hear two songs from the thoughtful New Jersey indie-rock band's new album, Cardinal.
John Doe On World Cafe
Hear the L.A. punk veteran, X co-founder and author perform songs from his new album, The Westerner.
Gregory Porter: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch an entrancing set by the decorated soul singer, who'd visited NPR on a difficult day. Porter's music can be serious and heartwarming, but it never loses its sense of wonder and delight.
Jazz Pianist Dan Cray's 'Outside In' Features Slow Tempos, Meandering Melodies
Much of the music on Cray's new album stems from a year he spent teaching at the University of Nevada in Reno. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Outside In is a reminder of the power of open spaces.
Remembering Punk Pioneer Alan Vega
The vocalist and artist, best known as half of the band Suicide, died Saturday at age 78.
All Songs +1: Amanda Palmer And Her Dad Discover Each Other In Song
For years, Palmer has been a provocative artist. But on her new record, she finds kinship with her father Jack — and gets to know him as they cover songs from his generation and hers.
Alt.Latino Brings New Music To Refresh Your Summer Playlist
Need a playlist boost for that summer road trip, or some hours lounging at the beach? Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras of NPR's Alt-Latino share some new tunes with NPR's Lynn Neary.
What Makes A Comedy Funnier? Music With A Straight Face
When tapped to write the score for the Ghostbusters reboot, composer Theodore Shapiro knew the trick to getting laughs: a soundtrack of serious music.
#NPRreads: Turn Up The Volume This Weekend With These 3 Great Reads
Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.