Nicki Minaj paints hip-hop pink — and changes the game
The 2010 Nicki Minaj album Pink Friday brought vibrant new shades to hip-hop.
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Like the man himself, Freddie Mercury auction finds emotion and enthusiasm in fans
Thousands of items belonging to Queen's Freddie Mercury are being auctioned off this week, including his baby grand and early manuscripts of lyrics.
Bruce Springsteen cancels a slate of concerts, citing peptic ulcer disease
For decades, conventional wisdom held that peptic ulcers were caused by stress and unhealthy eating habits. But the vast majority are caused by bacteria.
'Barbie' music producer Mark Ronson opens up about the film's 'bespoke' sound
Ronson spent a year creating Barbie's music, with the help of artists like Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish. "Everyone ran with it and did something different," he says.
Laufey's new album of love songs is called 'Bewitched'
NPR's A Martinez speaks with singer Laufey about making jazz more accessible to younger generations. She has a new album called Bewitched.
For Romy, dance music is best when it 'pulls your heart out'
The British musician and member of The xx talks about her debut solo album, Mid Air, and performs brand new songs live for World Cafe.
Anne Akiko Meyers: Tiny Desk Concert
The thoughtful violinist makes a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her $16 million instrument.
Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry goes solo — and we got exclusive backstage access
At the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Lauren Mayberry announced herself as a solo star.
Understanding the joy that many find in sadness
Why are humans attracted to art that combines sadness and beauty? A brain scientist says sadness has benefits like helping elicit empathy and purging negative emotion.
Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES has a brand new solo career — and a sound all her own
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Lauren Mayberry, lead singer of CHVRCHES, about launching her solo career with a performance at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.