Car Seat Headrest: Tiny Desk Concert
Will Toledo is a wordsmith with a vision, wrapping his faults and frailties in a DIY sound that's still finely crafted. Watch him perform three songs in the NPR Music offices.
Music & Culture
Remembering Folk Singer/Songwriter Dan Hicks
Hicks, who died on Saturday, began performing with his band Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks in the late '60s. Rock historian Ed Ward has an appreciation. Originally broadcast Jan 10, 2002.
Metropolis: 2/6/16
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Flume, Massive Attack, Jamie xx and more in a two-hour EDM mix.
With 'Formation,' Beyoncé Lights Up The Internet. Here's What People Are Saying
The singer's new music video quickly drew commentary of all kinds — on its references to being black in America, Hurricane Katrina and Black Lives Matter.
Songs We Love: HXLT (feat. Kathleen Hanna), 'Together'
Flanked by the original riot grrrl, Chicago's genre-crossing singer-rapper unleashes an afro-punk anthem of unity.
Love The Music Of Coen Brothers Films? You Can Thank Carter Burwell
Burwell has scored 16 movies for the Coens, but his work on Hail, Caesar! — as well as Todd Haynes' Carol, for which he's nominated for an Oscar — presented a few brand-new challenges.
For Singer Ane Brun, 'Freedom Is Really An Absence Of Fear'
"Let your mind and body rest so it can heal." That's the mantra that inspired the Norwegian artist on her latest album, When I'm Free.
Cultural Appropriation In Pop Music — When Are Artists In The Wrong?
When Coldplay and Beyoncé released the music video for their new song, they were immediately accused of cultural appropriation. What does that mean? And how pervasive is it in the music industry?
Theft And Artistry: Coldplay, Beyoncé In India Spark Discussion On Appropriation
These days, it's pretty much impossible to miss a discussion on cultural appropriation. But we explore where we draw the line between what's acceptable and what's downright offensive.
A Fearless Soprano's Case For Contemporary Music
With more than 80 world premieres to her credit, Barbrara Hannigan, an intrepid soprano and conductor, has a knack for making modern music sound effortless and approachable.