David Wax Museum Creates A Positive Message From A Difficult Situation
The Unite the Right rally and subsequent counterprotests in the band's hometown of Charlottesville, Va. inspired the duo's latest release, Line of Light.
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Kesha Announces New Album 'High Road' With Gospel-Inspired Single 'Raising Hell'
The great and good Kesha just wants to party hard before she gets to heaven. Who are we to judge?
Watch Béla Fleck And Edmar Castañeda's Stunning Collaboration In A Cathedral
The two instrumental masters came together for the first time in a gracious meeting of musical minds.
Beth Nielsen Chapman On Mountain Stage
Beth Nielsen Chapman, versatile veteran and creative queen of the Nashville songwriting scene, makes her sixth appearance on Mountain Stage since 1994.
'Mixtape Potluck' Is Inspired By Questlove's 'Food Salon' Dinner Parties
NPR's David Greene talks to musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, the co-founder of the iconic hip-hop band The Roots, about his cookbook Mixtape Potluck.
In 'Janis,' Joplin Shown To Be A Tangle Of Talents, Contradictions And Mythology
Holly George-Warren's research, eye for detail, illuminating contextualization and clear delivery make for a far more rounded and convincing image of the musician's precocity than seen previously.
Forgotten: The Things We Lost In Kanye's Gospel Year
In 2019, Kanye West rose from the ashes of a career flameout by taking his faith on tour. But engaging with this self-styled salvation means forgetting what gospel music was created to do.
Questlove Invites You To A 'Mixtape Potluck'
The latest book from the co-founder and drummer of The Roots is a collection of recipes from his friends and inspired by his "food salon" dinner parties.
CHAI: Tiny Desk Concert
The group from Japan is on a mission to expand the conventional meaning of "cute." Their performance included synchronized dancing, pom-poms and matching pink uniforms, with a heavy, angular sound.
Slingshot Scenes: KXT Local Live Sessions
To celebrate the station's 10th anniversary, here are some of KXT's favorite performances by North Texas artists, including Old 97's, The Texas Gentlemen, Baptist Generals and more.