Texas State University is creating a class on pop star Harry Styles
Students will learn about the cultural and political development of the modern celebrity. That includes discussions of gender, sexuality and race.
Music & Culture
Johnny Gandelsman, 'O'
Hear one of the intrepid violinist's 22 commissioned works, focusing on the harrowing year that was 2020.
In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive
A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.
George Clooney and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees
The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.
Kaija Saariaho, a composer with ears wide open
From sexist professors and low self-esteem to worldwide acclaim, the Finnish composer talks about her path to success and her relentless pursuit of sound.
Florist is here to make friends
The deep connection among Florist's four members has always been central to the band's music. After some time apart, the musicians reconnected to make Florist's most open-hearted, ambitious album yet.
The Chainsmokers will perform high above the Earth for their next concert
A space tourism company is producing Drew Taggart and Alex Pall's concert. They plan to perform in a pressurized capsule, 20 miles high — attached to a balloon.
Big Thief: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The band plays a comfortable, playful set — including an unreleased song — from a house in Connecticut.
Sour Widows, 'Witness'
A song about a monumental loss, "Witness" starts off languid and pensive before the desperation ratchets up, its beautifully tangled guitars turning menacing.
Big Rig, 'Crying In A Corn Maze'
"Crying in a Corn Maze" is a twangy emo take on the tear-in-my-beer trope, courtesy of the new solo project of The Courtneys' Jen Twynn Payne.