City Scenes: Inside The History Of A Storied Kansas City Venue
Once a motorcycle repair and parts shop, Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, Mo., has become a jewel in the city's music scene.
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In Deep Red Oklahoma, The Blue Door Is 'A Lighthouse' For Progressive Protest Music
This Oklahoma City venue is showcasing the role of protest music in the Trump era, and how songwriting can also bridge the political divide.
Country Music Channel Promises Equal Video Plays For Women And Men
This expands on the CMT's previous policy, which played a ratio of 60-40, male and female, videos per hour.
Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G. Among 2020's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
Houston, the only woman included in the 2020 class of a male-dominated institution, will be joined by Biggie Smalls, Nine Inch Nails, The Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and Depeche Mode.
Women Make Up Less Than 8% Of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
The 2020 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be announced Jan. 15. Systemic issues — in the industry and the nominating process — have maintained a severe imbalance.
Here Comes YouTube: 'Billboard' To Change How It Calculates Top Albums
Starting Jan. 3, Billboard is changing the way it calculates the top albums of the week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Slate writer and critic Chris Molanphy about what the rule changes mean.
'Switched On Pop' Podcast Turns Accessible Music Analysis Into A New Book
The popular podcast examines the craft of pop music with an accessible academic lens. Now, the hosts have authored a book that covers episodes on Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen and Drake.
Griselda Set Out To Be Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rappers. It's Paying Off
The Buffalo, N.Y. trio sounds more like '90s street rap than modern hitmakers, but has found its way to success anyway: business co-signs from Jay-Z and Eminem and, this month, its major label debut.
After 25 Years, Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Is No. 1 At Last
Released in 1994, this modern Christmas classic tapped out at No. 3 last season. This year, the Queen of Christmas claims her No. 1 crown.
How To Survive Playing To An Empty Room And Other Advice For A Band's First Tour
Blame the Youth, a North Carolina band, is getting ready to embark on its first tour. Lead singer and bassist Amber Daniel talks to Kam Franklin of The Suffers, who began touring three years ago.