Music & Culture
Searching Just Like Everyone: Lessons From 20 Years Of Dashboard Confessional
Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on the band's 2000 debut, The Swiss Army Romance, as a gateway to one's younger self: raw, foolish, endlessly seeking to feel things out loud.
Taimane: Tiny Desk Concert
Within the first moments of Taimane's magical set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen, a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland.
Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'
Ahead of the release of her new album Color Theory, Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about her songwriting process, her '90s inspirations and her career ambitions.
Coronavirus Concerns Stymie Live Music Performances And SXSW
Organizers, public officials, musicians and other performers are very publicly grappling with competing priorities — and are trying to find innovative ways to deal with canceled events worldwide.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Member Stations
Make some new musical discoveries with this month's Station Breaks, in which NPR Member Stations handpick a diverse mix of exciting new releases.
Alt.Latino Playlist: New Music For La Primavera
As we head into warmer temperatures, we dig into some tunes by Angelica Garcia, Bad Bunny and Residente.
Great Grandpa Hits Its Stride On 'Four Of Arrows'
Hear a mini-concert of songs from the band's sophomore album in this session.
The Tiny Desk Contest Playlist
Stream tracks from our Tiny Desk Contest winners, plus artists who have entered the Contest and later performed behind Bob Boilen's desk.
The Best 2020 Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Saw This Week: Volume 2
Our favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries this week include a playful jazz track, a tender love song, an empathetic look at city life and more.