The Rise Of Songwriter Conor O'Brien, An Accidental Advocate
O'Brien's latest album as Villagers, Darling Arithmetic, came just as his native Ireland was preparing to make a historic vote on marriage equality.
Music & Culture
New Mix: Weezer, Mike Milosh And J. Viewz, Savages, More
Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share anthemic rock, country punk and sunny psych pop from King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard. Plus a chat with Rhye's Mike Milosh on his collaboration with j. Viewz.
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.
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.