Sun-Mi Hong, 'Care Less'
The Netherlands-based drummer upgrades the tradition of syncopated, meter-splitting contemporary jazz with her quintet.
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Shirley Hurt, 'The Bells'
Soft piano chords and Hurt's genteel voice set the foundation for a wondrous song about love's charm when it remains elusive.
Nate Chinen's Favorite Music of 2022
Nate Chinen, editorial director for WRTI, shares some of his favorite music of the year.
Alex G: Tiny Desk Concert
The cult-beloved Philly singer-songwriter plays a handful of stripped-down songs from across his vast discography, including songs from this year's God Save The Animals.
Amber Mark on the collaboration and metaphysical influences behind her debut album
Watch a conversation between Mark and NPR's Jerusalem Truth about the making of Three Dimensions Deep, live from NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco
The lawsuit, filed Friday, alleges fraud and antitrust violations, among other claims. Nearly 400 more people have since shown interest in joining and will be added as plaintiffs, a lawyer tells NPR.
Hamish Kilgour, founding member of New Zealand's The Clean, has died at 65
Like the Velvet Underground before them, Kilgour and The Clean inspired tons of musicians to embrace impulsive creativity.
The Best Music of 2022
From Renaissance to In These Times, from "As It Was" to "Anti-hero" to "About Damn Time," 2022 was stuffed with so much great music it could make your head spin.
Ann Powers' Top 20 Albums Of 2022
NPR's pop critic and correspondent shares her favorite albums of this year.
Watch Cimafunk live at NPR Music's 15th anniversary concert
Watch a live set from the Cuban musician as part of NPR Music's 15th anniversary celebration at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.