George Wallington On Piano Jazz
The bop pianist joined Marian McPartland in 1985, not long after a hiatus of nearly 25 years.
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All Songs +1: A Musician's Nightmare
This Halloween, there's nothing more terrifying than Martin Atkins' tale of music industry horror.
Songs We Love: dae zhen., 'Friday'
A young Los Angeles rapper joins the storied tradition of great end-of-the-week, just-got-paid songs, with a quaint, warm jam full of small victories.
opbmusic Presents: Ryley Walker
Watch the psychedelic-folk guitarist play an extended version of "Summer Dress," recorded live at the 2015 Pickathon festival.
First Listen: Bob Dylan, 'The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12'
The fevered 14 months captured here represent the moment when Dylan became comfortable in his shoes — and, if not yet confident about every decision, at least trusting the authority of his writing.
A Robot Orchestra Grows In Brooklyn
Brooklyn-based artist Chico MacMurtrie has built a robot orchestra in a former Norwegian Seamen's Church. These robots don't look like the modern robots that might come to mind. They're steam punk.
Spooky Sounds: Music That Chills Your Bones
Just in time for Halloween, Renee Montagne chats with music commentator Miles Hoffman about some of history's spookiest classical music.
Track By Track: Agoria Explains 'Independence'
How a multimedia artist, a classical pianist and a Hollywood sound designer affected the veteran French techno producer's new EP.
Author Warren Zanes Talks 'Petty: The Biography' On World Cafe
Zanes' new book is a deep and intimate portrait of rock star Tom Petty.
Three Songs That Expose Frayed Nerves And Yearning
Critic Ken Tucker considers three songs by three artists: Elvis Costello's "I Can't Turn It Off," Lana Del Rey's cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and Eleanor Friedberger's "Alphabet City."