Songs We Love: Babymetal, 'Karate'
The defiantly cute J-pop metal band turns a glitched groove into a heartfelt ballad; in the accompanying, stylish video, watch the trio battle martial arts masters and ghosts.
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Songs We Love: Raphaelle, 'I Was Insane'
For the masses who gravitate towards big heartbreak ballads, the young New York singer-songwriter has a soulful pop doozy.
Snoop Dogg Makes Romanian Village Famous With Instagram Mistake
The rapper presumably meant to tag his location as Bogotá, Colombia, but instead checked in at Bogata, Romania, a small village which had some fun with the mistake.
Ernestine Anderson: A Natural At The Blues
One of the most versatile vocalists from the big band era, Anderson had an earthy, gritty style.
Charles Bradley, 'Ain't It A Sin' (Live At SXSW 2016)
The 67-year-old former James Brown impersonator showed off his pipes on this new song from his upcoming album, Changes, at our SXSW 2016 showcase.
Aubrie Sellers On World Cafe
Hear the "garage-country" singer perform songs from New City Blues live in the studio.
Latin Roots: Mexrrissey
Out of Mexico's obsession with Morrissey springs an album filled with Latin covers of his music.
Charles Bradley, 'How Long' (Live At SXSW 2016)
Bradley performed this standout from his debut full-length album at our SXSW 2016 showcase.
Hustle Is A Political Act: Michelle Obama's SXSW Keynote Shifted The Spotlight
The event, centered around an initiative to educate girls and young women, reflected a reality in which hip-hop's influence is acknowledged and women are central to the conversation.
Watch Eliot Sumner Perform 'Information' Live In The Studio
The British singer performs haunting yet upbeat electro-pop for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.