Andy Shauf, 'Jacob Rose'
On "Jacob Rose," Andy Shauf creates a curious, relatable character.
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Hailey Whitters built a career in Nashville, and comes home on her new album 'Raised'
Scott Simon speaks to Nashville-based musician Hailey Whitters about her new release, "Raised." On this album, Whitters looks back on growing up in a small town in Iowa.
At 97, Pianist Ruth Slenczynska has a new album — and plenty of stories
The ebullient nonagenarian's new recording features music she's been playing for nearly a century.
Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era
It started with a TikTok post riffing on the the lush drama series. Now, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have received a Grammy nomination for their project, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
Jóhann Jóhannsson, 'Take the Night Air'
The late Icelandic composer's magnum opus unfolds like a ritual, combining a potent mix of tradition and technology.
Some see hints of McCarthyism in the cultural boycott of Russia
As more and more cultural institutions cut ties with Russian artists and performers, there are questions about whether such actions are effective and ethical.
Entries We Love: Yosmel Montejo, 'Como Suena'
Yosmel Montejo says it's been three weeks since he's slept, but you can't tell from his high energy Tiny Desk Contest entry.
Watch Mt. Joy's dreamy, psychedelic video for 'Lemon Tree'
It's a next-level song for the band that shifts multiple rhythmic gears — complete with Jerry Garcia-esque guitar lines, familiar sing-along hooks, choruses and full-on rock breakdowns.
What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: nerdy podcasts, chill shows and an unbeatable mashup.
Rosalía's 'Motomami' is a complex treatise on fame — and her place in Latin pop
On the artist's reggaeton-driven third album, she interrogates the intoxicating power of her expanding fame.