Wednesday, 'Bull Believer'
The Asheville indie-rock band's eight-and-a-half-minute track snarls with explosive guitar and distorted lap steel.
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Youngbloods: Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson
Jazz Night in America spotlights a young musician and composer who is wise beyond his years. Hear Isaiah J. Thompson's story and his unquestionable gift at the keys.
Matthew J. Rolin, 'Shingles'
Matthew J. Rolin's 12-string guitar playing shimmers in stasis, then spins in its rollicking chord changes.
JID: Tiny Desk Concert
The East Atlanta emcee brings a serious attention to detail to this stripped-down performance of tracks from his new album plus some earlier career-defining songs.
Amanda Shires examines the fault lines in her marriage on her new album
Shires' album, Take it Like a Man, includes songs she wrote during a difficult period in her marriage to musician Jason Isbell. She sings and plays fiddle throughout this interview.
Community bands are back after being battered by the pandemic
There are more than a thousand community bands in big cities and small towns throughout the country.
'The Elephant Man's Bones' is the culmination of two careers
Holed up on opposite coasts, Roc Marciano and the Alchemist, two key figures in underground rap, have been gradually moving toward a shared sonic goal, reaching an apex with their new album.
Tom Skinner, 'Bishara'
In his work with The Smile and Sons of Kemet, the drummer has always found the pivot points between chaos and clarity. Skinner's solo album brings that shifting insight into focus.
'Playground Politica' is an ode to popstar Netta's childhood in Nigeria
Netta is an international pop star. She won the Eurovision Song Contest for her home country of Israel back in 2018, and she's become known for her eye-catching outfits and quirky dance moves.
Puerto Rican rapper Residente is challenging the definition of 'America'
Puerto Rican rapper Residente is ready for his biggest fight yet – challenging the meaning of America. "Everyone is American on this continent," he says.