The Hated, 'The Flux'
An unreleased track from the post-hardcore group gives a crucial view of the band at the tail end of its career.
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dodie: Tiny Desk Concert
The English singer-songwriter and her band give a cathartic, playful performance at the Tiny Desk.
SZA sends out a powerful 'SOS,' mixing pop, hip-hop and R&B
SZA sings and raps fluidly on her latest album, which features frequent medium tempos and romantic imagery that harken back to Luther Vandross, Minnie Riperton and the "Quiet Storm" era of 1980s R&B.
Oliver Sim invokes the misunderstood horror movie villain on 'Hideous Bastard'
Oliver Sim, the bass guitarist and vocalist for The xx talks about making "Hideous Bastard," his striking debut solo record.
'Rolling Stone' releases a list of great singers. Celine Dion was not included
Some believe the magazine left off pop music's greatest singer. A group of Celine Dion fans were so angry that they drove six hours from Montreal to Manhattan to protest.
Rapper Young Thug's RICO trial begins
Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, stands accused of helping found a violent street gang in Georgia.
Who says opera needs a grand stage? This festival is all about intimate productions
The PROTOTYPE festival, now in its 10th year, presents new operas and music-theater works in smaller settings. "We were trying to create a black box opera movement," says co-founder Beth Morrison.
STOMP closes after 29-year New York run
The internationally-renowned show exploring the percussive possibilities of the human body and everyday objects ends Jan. 8.
Conductor Marin Alsop on her concerts exclusively featuring works by female composers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with conductor Marin Alsop about concerts she is conducting this weekend in Chicago, which feature exclusively works by female composers.
Fame came early for Reggaeton star Nicky Jam, and he admits he wasn't ready for it
Nicky Jam was one of Reggaeton's first stars, but fame hasn't been easy. In recent years, he's made a return to music, among other creative ventures.