Ben Arnold On World Cafe
The Philly singer-songwriter brings 17 friends along to perform new music on stage in his hometown.
Music & Culture
#FreeKesha Puts A Legal Battle In A Public Spotlight
The pop singer claims she was sexually abused by her producer and wants out of her contract with him and her record label. On Friday, a judge said no — and set off a storm of responses online.
New Mix: Breakthroughs By Car Seat Headrest, The Coathangers, Big Thief, More
On All Songs this week, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton offer new songs by musicians poised to have a big year in 2016.
Bonnie Raitt Explores Her Roots In 'Dig In Deep'
Raitt's new album is dominated by uptempo songs, R&B sounds and complex emotions. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the singer's distinctive style gives Dig In Deep a "vital glow."
Wilco: Tiny Desk Concert
Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception. Watch the group perform "The Joke Explained" and three songs from its late-'90s catalog.
Stephen Kellogg On Mountain Stage
The Massachusetts singer-songwriter performs live in West Virginia, with his road band in tow.
DJ Dahi: Making The Move From Bass Line To Top Billing
"My goal with this music is to not to have to be less of myself when I see people." says DJ Dahi, who's produced tracks for Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Tinashe.
Car Seat Headrest Blasts Off With The Brilliant 'Vincent'
All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen calls Car Seat Headrest's Teens of Denial an early front-runner to be his favorite album of 2016. Hear an epic song from the album.
Songs We Love: Essaie Pas, 'Retox'
Newest signing to DFA Records is a cold-wave Montreal duo in love with the sounds of analog synths, detached vocals and the feeling of the industrial night.
Stroke of Genius: How Derek Amato Became a Musical Savant
Derek Amato wasn't born a musical savant. He became one—almost instantly—after hitting his head on the bottom of a swimming pool.