The Right Way To Complain About The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
There are plenty of things about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's induction process that are worthy of complaint, but the most common gripe isn't one of them.
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2015 Rock Hall Of Fame Class Includes Lou Reed, Joan Jett, Green Day
The Smiths and N.W.A. were left off of the list of inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Hall voters opted for acts such as Bill Withers and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Hear The First New D'Angelo Album In 15 Years
Just like that, Black Messiah exists. For lovers of R&B and soul — for lovers of music that transcends in general — the album's arrival is unreal. You can listen to it right now.
'Pippin' Performs The Final Ballad Of 'The Hobbit'
Billy Boyd was the hobbit Pippin in The Lord of the Rings films, and he's a musician, too. He talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about writing the last song for the new movie, The Battle of the Five Armies.
LISTEN: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is expected to announce its latest group of inductees this coming week. As usual, many legends will be snubbed.
Malawi Mouse Boys: Hunting Mice And Singing In Harmony
When record producer Ian Brennan met the Malawi Mouse Boys, they were selling mice as roadside snacks and singing together in church. Now, they've released two albums and toured the U.S.
The Political Folk Song Of The Year
A brand new video for Hurray for the Riff Raff's "The Body Electric," which questions the long history of the murder ballad and gender-based violence, brings the song's activism to searing life.
Three Jazz Box Sets For Stocking Stuffers
Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews three box sets featuring memorable pianists.
Russian Pop Stars Pay A Price For Speaking Out On Ukraine
Russian performers who have criticized the country's role in Ukraine have been denounced on TV programs and had concert dates abruptly canceled.
Trent Reznor: 'I'm Not The Same Person I Was 20 Years Ago'
The Nine Inch Nails frontman announced several years ago that it was time to let his band "disappear for a while." The hiatus ends this week with Hesitation Marks.