Snarky Puppy: Tiny Desk Concert
The jazz, funk and gospel improv group brought jams and joy to the Tiny Desk.
Music & Culture
To Reset Your Life As A Pop Star, Try Walking Across America
Surrounded by death and dreading the idea of promoting an album, Mike Posner decided to walk across the United States. The experience ended up changing the way he sees his country and himself.
A Toast To 'My Way,' America's Anthem Of Self-Determination
Made famous by Frank Sinatra — who grew to hate it — "My Way" represents the quintessentially American outlook that nothing in life matters more than living on your own terms.
Erroll Garner's 'A Night At The Movies' Reissue Radiates Joy
The late jazz pianist spins out new and old melodies and cracks little musical jokes on a new series of reissues representing albums he recorded for various labels between '59 and '73.
In The 2010s, Music Fans Asserted Their Power, But The Industry Caught On
Music fans would seem to have gained a lot of power over the past decade. Their online fury has silenced those who would dare to criticize their faves. But the music industry has caught on.
An Audience Q&A Leads To Surprising Answers From The Head and the Heart
You don't want to ask silly questions, but sometimes a silly or lighthearted question is a great way to learn something about a band. Our audience takes over in this interview.
Viking's Choice: Cosmic Death Metal, Blackened String Music, Russian Straight-Edge
New music from Blood Incantation, Maria W Horn, Vital Force, Forest of Tygers and Envy highlight a playlist of heavy, heady music.
Blue Ivy Is Honored At BET's Soul Train Awards
Blue Ivy — the 7-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z — has won a songwriting award for the hit "Brown Skin Girl." The song was featured on the new Lion King soundtrack.
Taylor Swift's American Music Awards Medley In Limbo Amid Conflicting Reports
The pop megastar's former label announced Monday that it had an agreement with the made-for-TV event. The awards show's producers say otherwise.
Poll: Your Favorite Songs Of The 2010s
We know there were a lot, but we'd like to know what songs stand out the most to you from the 2010s — the ones you've gone back to again and again.