Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Aims At No. 1, And Misses. Why?
Drake's disappointment might serve as a cautionary tale to artists: Pick your streaming platform wisely.
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Natasha Kmeto, 'I Thought You Had A Boyfriend'
Kmeto's synth-washed track is a romance steeped in mixed signals, but it's hot, too. The black-and-white video's body-positive array of dancers and models only steams up the affair.
First Watch: The Album Leaf, 'New Soul'
The video, for the song "New Soul," is grand and cosmic, but also strangely intimate, with a seemingly simple narrative about a primitive family and how they manage to survive in a hostile world.
Metropolis: 10/24/2015
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Kelela, ZHU & AlunaGeorge, Tokimonsta and more in a two-hour EDM mix.
KEXP Presents: Destroyer
Watch Dan Bejar's band perform "Times Square" live in the studio.
Songs We Love: Nire Feat. Maluca & Nani Castle, 'Commie Mommie'
The feminism-charged first single from the New York-based club producer's all-ladies debut album also marks a return by the Washington Heights rapper with the sharp tongue.
A Guide To Grupo Fantasma's New Album, 'Problemas'
David Greene speaks with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras about Grupo Fantasma. Its new album, "Problemas," can be heard in full on our website this week, as part of NPR Music's "First Listen" feature.
Harris J: Pop Music Meets Islam
The 18-year-old British singer says his faith is a misunderstood one. He's hoping his music will help change that.
G. Love & Special Sauce: Still Cooking
Ten albums in, the Philly trio continues to serve up a potent mix of blues, R&B and alternative hip-hop. G. Love joins host Rachel Martin to talk about the new album Love Saves The Day.
Rapping Less And Making GIFs More: The Week In 'Hotline Bling'
NPR Music contributor Erika Ramirez charts the viral ascent of Drake's new music video — and some of the conversations flourishing in the background.