Jonathan Scales' steelpans blaze at the Aspen Ideas Festival
Watch the steelpan-led funk group perform amidst the trees at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Son Little's songs radiate outdoors at the Aspen Ideas Festival
Watch the guitarist and songwriter perform outside on the idyllic Aspen Ideas Festival campus.
Did your favorite artist make it to Walden Green's list of the worst songs ever?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Walden Green about his piece in the pop culture newsletter "Dirt." It's titled "Worst Song Ever."
Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage
The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.
Oasis says reunion tour tickets can only be resold at face value on official sites
Ticket prices for the U.K. tour have skyrocketed on resale sites since presale started Friday. The British rock band said tickets offered on the secondary market will be voided.
Andrew Combs on his new album 'Dream Pictures' and finding inspiration in paintings
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to songwriter Andrew Combs about his new album, “Dream Pictures.”
'The Dictionary Story' is a kids' book that defies definition
Dictionary wants to bring her pages to life but then a hungry alligator chasing a donut crashes into a queen who slips on some soap and chaos ensues. Can Dictionary put herself back together again?
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' new album explores joy after tragedy
The new album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds is an ode to complicated joy. The record, 'Wild God,' was born years after a tragedy that changed Cave's life.
A sample of the best new music out this week, picked by NPR Music
The NPR Music team rounds up the best new music this week, including Laurie Anderson and the Florida rapper Doechii.