The Songs That Define Us, From NPR's 'American Anthem' Series
On this special episode of All Songs Considered we share highlights from NPR's American Anthem series, celebrating the songs that unite and inspire us.
Music & Culture
Taylor Swift's Former Label Big Machine Is Sold, Rankling The Star
The sale, to the company of Justin Bieber manager Scooter Braun, was announced Sunday, and included control over all of Swift's previous albums.
What's Your Signature Song? Tell Us What It Means To You
Do you have a song you keep coming back to year after year or a song you always play? NPR's Weekend Edition wants to hear about the piece of music that has a particularly special meaning for you.
Chinese Company Backs Out Of Controversial Choir College Purchase
Rider University had planned to sell Westminster Choir College to the China-based Kaiwen Education, but now says it will only move Westminster out of its valuable property in Princeton, N.J.
Country Music Gets A Hip-Hop Infusion With 'Old Town Road' And 'The Git Up'
Two current country hits by black musicians are challenging traditional notions of the genre. Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Blanco Brown's "The Git Up" pulse with history and humor.
Drummer Janet Weiss Leaves Sleater-Kinney
"The band is heading in a new direction and it is time for me to move on," she writes.
'It Was Magic': Unearthed Video Shows Freddie Mercury In Rare Form
Songwriter and producer Dave Clark recalls working with Freddie Mercury on the song "Time Waits for No One," and he describes how he found the recording after decades of searching.
American Anthem: The Playlist
Sometimes, a song isn't just a song: It's shorthand for an idea. Hear the music of NPR's American Anthem series, on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action.
40 Years Ago: The First Sony Walkman Went On Sale
Before smartphones, iPods or iTunes, there was the Sony Walkman, which went on sale four decades ago. More than 400 million have been sold over the years.
Be More Chill: Tiny Desk Concert
On Broadway, Be More Chill is a playful burst of frenetic energy and silly, stealthy sweetness. At the Tiny Desk, it holds onto that rowdy, generous spirit while stripping down the arrangements.