Mount Eerie With Julie Doiron: Tiny Desk Concert
Phil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars.
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Review: On 'The Slow Rush,' Tame Impala Masks Inner Turmoil With Sonic Euphoria
Kevin Parker's fourth album as the leader of Australian rock band Tame Impala comes after a five-year gap. It's music that comes wrapped in its own bubble, far from the cascading miseries on the news.
Krewe Du Kanaval Honors The Haitian Roots Of New Orleans
A few years ago, a new Mardi Gras krewe sprung up with the aim of celebrating the Haitian roots that run deep through the city's cultural identity. It was co-founded by two members of Arcade Fire.
Watch The First Entry To The 2020 Tiny Desk Contest
The Tiny Desk Contest is accepting entries through March 30. Anaís Azul submitted the first 2020 Contest entry: a bilingual ballad that celebrates showing up for all parts of oneself.
Viking's Choice: Calypso Help, Glacial Ambient, Youth Crew Hardcore
It's not too late for music resolutions, right? Lord Invader kicks off this year's calypso habit, plus hear new music from Richard Skelton, Initiate and the Chicago Underground Quartet.
Joseph Shabalala, Founder Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dies At 78
Joseph Shabalala, founder of the acclaimed South African musical group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, died in Pretoria on Tuesday. He was 78.
Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder, Dies At 78
The founder of the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which brought an innovative version of Zulu singing to a worldwide audience, died Tuesday in Pretoria. He was 78 years old.
How Kate Bollinger's Musical Upbringing Influenced Her Insightful Indie Pop
The University of Virginia senior grew up surrounded by music thanks to her mom, who works as a music therapist, and her brothers, who played in area bands.
Coriky, Ian MacKaye's New Band With Joe Lally And Amy Farina, Announces Debut Album
The self-titled album from Coriky — featuring members of Fugazi, The Evens and The Warmers, and sounding like the best of all three — comes out March 27.
You Can Now Enter The 2020 Tiny Desk Contest
Send in your video before midnight ET on March 30. If you win, you'll play your very own Tiny Desk concert at NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C., and tour the country with NPR Music.