Forget Selling Albums — Artists Can Now Go Platinum Via Streaming
As fans' listening habits become more and more focused on streaming, the RIAA is trying to catch up.
Music & Culture
New Video For PJ Harvey's 'The Wheel'
PJ Harvey's new video, co-created by Irish cinematographer Seamus Murphy, sees the two artists grapple with some of the great paradoxes of human existence.
Dear White Artists Making Music Videos In India: Step Away From The 'Holi' Powder
Yes, this is about the new Beyoncé-Coldplay music video for "Hymn For the Weekend," which also features levitating sadhus, a child painted blue to resemble Hindu gods, and fire-breathing.
World Cafe Next: Brooke Waggoner
Nashville's go-to arranger spent 2015 working on her own solo album, Sweven. Hear two songs.
Metropolis: 1/30/16
Hear music from Jamie xx, Shur-i-kan, Ratatat and more in a two-hour EDM mix from KCRW's Jason Bentley.
The Riffs And Rhythms That Led To Jazz As We Know It
The Original Dixieland Jazz Band's first recording in Feb. 1917 is often cited as the first jazz record ever, but critic Kevin Whitehead says that the roots of jazz stretch a little further back.
Palehound, Live In Concert
Watch a full set by Ellen Kempner's indie band, which marries rock muscle to bedroom folk's wiry vulnerability.
Leon Bridges, 'River'
The young star's music hearkens back to the soul of old, but his new video draws on current events.
Songs We Love: Emmy The Great, 'Swimming Pool'
Technology invades Emma-Lee Moss' acoustic, confessional songwriting on her new album, Second Love.
Gospel Star Kirk Franklin Wants To Help You Lose Your Religion
The gospel star is known for merging hip-hop and gospel. His new album has a controversial title; he says he hopes it will help make God famous.