Phony Ppl, 'been away.'
A swooning, melodic song teeters between yearning and regret, but never falls into somber tones.
Music & Culture
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of 'Free To Be... You and Me'
In 1972, the children's album Free To Be... You And Me debuted, featuring stories and songs that celebrated tolerance, individuality and gender neutrality. Fifty years later, what is its legacy?
The Woman Who Fell to Earth
In the three decades between her solo debut and this year's Fossora, Björk has turned her singular singing voice toward a more egalitarian ideal.
Santigold: Tiny Desk Concert
Santigold performs her genre-straddling R&B and electro-pop in a set that returns to her DIY, punk roots.
Music Moment: 'One Zan' is inspired by the women's rights movement in Iran
Toronto-based singer pHoenix Pagliacci talks about the song and her participation in a global project to amplify the movement.
Anthony D'Amato explores uncertainty and transformation in his new folk album
Scott Simon talks with singer-songwriter Anthony D'Amato about exploring uncertainty and transformation in his new folk album, "At First There Was Nothing" and an accompanying photography book.
Fans bid goodbye to Spanish music legend Joan Manuel Serrat on his farewell tour
The 78-year-old, who's considered one of the greatest artists in Spanish music history, is stepping away from the stage. For some fans, the move is bittersweet.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening, viewing and reading
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Dawnlands: A Novel, Addams Family Values, Wind of Change and Turnstile.
NPR's Alt.Latino podcast hosts share highlights from the Latin Grammys
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre, hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast, about the highlights from Thursday night's Latin Grammys.
Mariah Carey can't be the only 'Queen of Christmas,' the trademark agency rules
Mariah Carey sought to trademark the branding for products, but her request was rejected after a challenge from full-time Christmas musician Elizabeth Chan. Now anyone can be a Christmas queen.