World Cafe Next: Black Pistol Fire
Hear a stomping blues-rock duo that sounds like a two-person Led Zeppelin reincarnation.
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'We Don't Have Anything To Lose': A Lexicon Of Anohni's 'Hopelessness'
The music of the singer Anohni, who was previously known as Antony Hegarty, has long explored identity. On her new album Hopelessness, she turns self-examination into explicit, unsparing activism.
Metropolis: 4/30/16
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Kidnap Kid, Underworld, Lxury and more in a two-hour EDM mix.
Watch Junior Boys Perform 'So This Is Goodbye' Live In The Studio
The Ontario band brings a revitalized version of its danceable pop sound to this live performance.
A Symphonic 'Revolution' From Alarm Will Sound
The new music ensemble from New York puts a bold, orchestral spin on that Beatles song you always skip over on the White Album.
On 'Changes,' Charles Bradley Keeps Going Forward
On his third album, the soul singer carries the memory and wisdom of his late mother. "She showed me a lot of things," he says, "and maybe that's why I can hold up now, and try to be strong."
Parquet Courts On World Cafe
The band's typical brand of intensely loose guitar rock shines on its latest album, Human Performance.
Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Still Has Us Talking
People have talked about the lyrical themes of Beyoncé's visual album. But Fuse.tv's Emilee Lindner says the music too is notable for its blend of genres, and it sets an example for other musicians.
Cyndi Lauper Charts Her Own Path — Thanks, In Part, To Patsy Cline
She says seeing Cline on TV as a child helped her rethink the possibilities for spirited women. Her new album, Detour, brings a country sound to the pop icon's repertoire.
Songs We Love: Bill Evans Trio, 'You're Gonna Hear From Me [Alternate Take]'
In a newly unearthed studio recording, a short-lived version of Bill Evans' trio, with Eddie Gomez and Jack DeJohnette, shows just how fervent their musical conversations could be.