Songs We Love: Freddie Gibbs feat. Black Thought, 'Extradite'
Gary, Indiana's last gangsta rapper standing joins forces The Roots MC seeking to pit the 'hood against the devil's machinations.
Music & Culture
Protomartyr: Tiny Desk Concert
The Detroit band's loud, screeching, grousing rock can be profound, poetic and bewildering. Singer Joe Casey barely moves throughout this performance, which only adds to the intensity.
The Bright Light Social Hour On World Cafe
On Space Is Still The Place, the Austin psychedelic rock band unveils its vision for a new South.
KCRW Presents: Low
Watch the minimalist rock band perform "No Comprende" live in an L.A. studio.
Wayne Horvitz: The Pianist And The Poet
In Seattle, he books a club, teaches college and high-school kids, and leads a lot of different bands. So it makes sense that his new project was inspired by the locally born writer Richard Hugo.
Bagels And Bongos: The Jewish-Latin Music Connection
With Hanukkah around the corner, Alt.Latino explores the huge influence Jewish musicians have had on Latin music. Yes, that includes a Celia Cruz performance of "Hava Nagila."
Viking's Choice: Two Inch Astronaut, 'Good Behavior'
The D.C. post-hardcore band explores its sonic lineage, but sounds as unpredictable and polished (and poppy!) as ever on its forthcoming third album, Personal Life.
Songs We Love: Prins Thomas, 'B'
Inspired by the chill-out music of The Orb and KLF, one of the kings of Norwegian space disco delivers a wonderful slice of psychedelic, electronic ambiance.
Rap Song About Violence In Mexico Strikes Chord With Listeners
A previously unknown musician has produced a new rap song about violence in Mexico that has struck a chord with listeners.
Wild Child On World Cafe
The Austin band plays upbeat songs with somber lyrics on its newest album, Fools.