On 'Blue Rev,' Alvvays finds euphoria in noise
The third album from the Canadian noise pop purveyors feels like a conversation between clarity and cacophony, creating an exhilarating tension.
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Calls grow to boycott Adidas as the company stays silent on Ye's antisemitism
Adidas placed its relationship with the rapper under review earlier this month. And while he's since doubled down, the company hasn't given an update — and continues to release new Yeezy products.
Ab-Soul, 'Do Better'
Ab-Soul resurfaces as the curious, trenchant around-the-way philosopher.
Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn find solace in color and motion on 'Pigments'
Pigments comes to terms with the aches that make us human and asks listeners to act in accordance with their bodies' instinctive reactions to change, fear, doubt and love.
From gospel to opera, soprano Latonia Moore makes the world her stage
Soprano Latonia Moore's journey to the world's greatest opera stages began singing gospel — in her grandfather's church — and jazz
The Crossing: Tiny Desk Concert
Hear what's been called "America's most astonishing choir" sing brand new music by Shara Nova that looks at how we handle difficult emotions.
'The Loneliest Time' showcases Carly Rae Jepsen's versatility
Singer Carly Rae Jepsen has just released her latest album, The Loneliest Time.
Grammy voting begins with controversy as Nicki Minaj claims her hit was wrongly categorized
Grammy voting has just begun and controversy is already brewing over how songs are categorize. Nicki Minaj complained on social media that her hit had been deemed pop rather than rap.
Charlotte Dos Santos on her new album 'Morfo'
Singer Charlotte Dos Santos blends the sounds of jazz and bossa nova for her music. She talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about her new album, "Morfo."
Easy Life frontman Murray Matravers on their new album 'Maybe In Another Life'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Murray Matravers, frontman of the English indie pop band Easy Life, about the group's new album, "Maybe In Another Life."