Kanye West's 'The Life Of Pablo' Sparks Rampant Piracy
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Paul Resnikoff, publisher of Digital Music News, about what the piracy of Kanye West's new album says about streaming as a venue for music.
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Lake Street Dive: Tiny Desk Concert
The band's comfortably styled songs sometimes tilt toward soul and often rock danceably on a new collection of songs called Side Pony. Watch Lake Street Dive perform live at the NPR Music offices.
The Ballroom Thieves (feat. Maine Youth Rock Orchestra), 'Bury Me Smiling'
A beautiful folk song solidifies The Ballroom Thieves' message with the aid of a youth orchestra.
Songs We Love: Anna Meredith, 'Taken'
The young British composer's playful pieces split the difference between art-pop and electric minimalism, and her new video adds to the grid-like, artsy fun.
Songs We Love: Tyson Mostenbocker, 'In Your Name'
A singer-songwriter's walking pilgrimage following his mother's death resulted in a crisis of faith — and an emotionally poignant song.
KEXP Presents: HÆLOS
Watch the moody electro-pop band perform "Dust" live in a Seattle studio.
The Quiet Beatle's Long Shadow: Dhani Harrison On Sharing His Dad With The World
"The studio was directly below my bedroom, so my floor has rattled my whole life." Dhani Harrison speaks with Eric Westervelt about George Fest, an all-star tribute to his father's music.
Latitudes: Our Favorite Global Music Right Now
From a vibrant Portuguese invitation to kick back to a cozy tune from an Irish supergroup (just in time for St. Patrick's Day!), five enticing songs from around the world.
Oscars 2016: Follow Along With NPR's Live-Blog
The stars have taken the stage at the Academy Awards, and NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew is tweeting all the action. Check here throughout the night for their reactions and news on the winners.
At The Holy House Of Coltrane, A 'Jerusalem' Of Jazz Faces Eviction
The Saint John Coltrane Church, a San Francisco ministry dedicated to the iconic musician, is confronting charges of unpaid rent. The congregation has been told to leave the premises this week.