Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70
No details on when or how John Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.
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Wilco releases an out-and-out country music double album with 'Cruel Country'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Glenn Kotche about their new album Cruel Country, and about writing songs with uncomfortable truths.
Meet Isaac and Nora, two French kids who are big in Latin American music
In 2019, an amateur video of two kids singing a Cuban bolero went viral on the internet. Three years later, the video of the song Veinte Años has been watched by millions on social media.
Grachan Moncur III, trailblazing jazz trombonist, dies at 85
Moncur, who played an outsize role in jazz's evolution during the 1960s, died Friday on his birthday after a period of poor health.
What's making us happy: What to listen to this weekend
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: songs to get you in a summer mood.
Angel Olsen discusses her bittersweet new album, 'Big Time'
The singer-songwriter had a tough couple of years, losing both parents while balancing new love. The experience fueled the country-leaning balance of her new album, Big Time.
GRAY/SMITH, 'The Gray Funnel Line'
The experimental duo delivers a strong rumination on deep-level electric and acoustic playing.
Honoring the iconic blues and ironic humor of Mose Allison
The tribute project Anything Mose! breathes new life into the music of the late Mose Allison. We peer inside his blend of blues and jazz with ironic lyrics, and get stories from Allison's widow.
James Francies: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
James Francies delivers a poignant and powerful Tiny Desk (home) concert.
1985 hit song back in the charts thanks to the new season of 'Stranger Things'
The new season of Stranger Things is out and has reignited the hit Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush. The song has risen to the top of the streaming charts since being featured in the first episode.