PJ Morton Taps Into His Purest Form With 'PAUL'
PJ Morton found mainstream success as the keyboardist for Maroon 5. But over the past few years, he's been making waves with his solo work — most recently with PAUL, out now.
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Juan Gabriel's 'Amor Eterno' Takes On New Meaning After El Paso Shooting
In El Paso, the song "Amor Eterno" has taken on a new poignancy as it's played at vigils and memorials.
'Baby Shark' Takes Hold At Nationals Park
Fans of the Washington Nationals have a new reason to watch: they can enjoy a "Baby Shark" attack every time Gerardo Parra comes to bat, when the infectious children's song starts playing.
Silver Jews' David Berman Remembered By His Peers, In His Own Words
Beauty Pill's Chad Clark and Wooden Wand's James Toth examine the legacy of David Berman with their favorite lyrics.
Bobby Rush On Being A 'Bluesman'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with bluesman Bobby Rush about his new album, Sitting on Top of the Blues.
My Signature Song: Frank Sinatra's 'Cycles'
Tanti Brownley of Newport News, Va., shares her "signature song": "Cycles," performed by Frank Sinatra.
With 'Eve,' Rapsody Wields The Legacies Of Legendary Black Women, From Nina To Serena
The forthcoming album, her third, honors 16 queens from the far past and the immediate present, using them to power her best and baddest musical clapback yet.
Pure Bathing Culture Overcomes Adversity On 'Night Pass'
The Portland band was dropped from its label, lost its support team and responded with arguably its strongest work yet.
Empress Of The Stage
How do we understand the music of the early 20th Century if we consider Bessie Smith — seriously — as an actress?
New Music Friday: Our Top 7 Albums For August 9
Our list of the week's best albums includes spiky and inventive punk from The Regrettes, sweetly reflective folk from Fionn Regan, the return of Ra Ra Riot and more.