The Irish guitarist gets into full-blown singer-songwriter mode for his third album. The chooglin' opener "Lost Your Way" channels Richard Thompson jamming with The Velvet Underground.
On Gimme Fiction's 10th anniversary, frontman Britt Daniel shares the stories and inspiration behind the album. Hear all the album's songs alongside demo versions.
For the sesquicentennial of the composer's birth, Michael Steinberg introduces his proud and sometimes mysterious music, confirming his reputation as one of the greatest symphonists.
NPR Music's Bob Boilen remembers the moment when he heard about the death of John Lennon, 35 years ago today, and how the Beatle's music led — in a way — to his work at NPR.