Ben Gibbard Turned Minor Threat's 'Filler' Into A Biting Piano Ballad
The Death Cab For Cutie frontman, operating very on-brand, re-imagines a classic hardcore punk song.
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Pedro The Lion's Homecoming, 15 Years In The Making
Pedro the Lion's latest album, Phoenix, houses many of David Bazan's childhood memories and stunning moments of personal poetry.
Kneel Before The Earworm: Ed Sheeran And Justin Bieber Return With 'I Don't Care'
That little ooh-ooh-OOH-ooh-ooh-oooooh hook in this agreeable little trifle is going to be one of the signature sounds of this summer, no matter how hard you might try to wish it away.
'We Wanted To Be Larger Than Life': Paul Stanley Of KISS On Almost 50 Years Of Rock
Paul Stanley, lead singer of KISS, looks back on the heavy metal band's legacy and talks about retiring from touring at the end of 2019.
New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out May 10
Our shortlist of the week's best new albums includes a career-defining release from singer Jamila Woods, the sparkling guitar rock of Charly Bliss and Holly Herndon's genius work with the AI "Spawn."
Ohmme: Tiny Desk Concert
These classically trained artists fill the NPR Music offices with shrieking, rhythmic noise that redefines what an electric guitar can do.
Puerto Rican Singer-Songwriter iLe On The Music Of Protest
The Calle 13 member has a new solo album that's an ode to the island, an homage to its history and a plea for political action.
Brandi Carlile's 'The Mother' Gets A Heartwarming Video, Just In Time
The video is a true tear-jerker, driving home the song's rawest emotions by depicting motherhood's joys and drudgery with equal affection and care.
Lila Downs Celebrates Mexico's Culinary And Cultural Sides With 'Al Chile'
The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate the chile pepper.
Snarky Puppy's Full Pack Came Together To Record 'Immigrance'
This loosely-knit collective of funk, jazz, and rock players recorded it's latest studio album, Immigrance, with the full lineup of just under 20 members.