The Lumineers Trace The Cycle Of Addiction: 'It's A Progressive Disease'
Wes Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers break down the three generations of addiction depicted in the band's latest album, III.
Music Interviews
Japanese Breakfast Has A Full Plate
Michelle Zauner has an incredibly rich creative life. She makes music as Japanese Breakfast, scores video games, directs music videos and more.
Sampa The Great Finds Her Place
Sampa The Great has followed a long — literally, as in criss-crossing the world — road on her way to developing and refining a singular, stunning voice. "Now, I'm like, let's go," she tells NPR Music.
Latin Music In The Heartland
We visit the third annual Los Dells Festival in central Wisconsin, featuring Café Tacvba, Salt Cathedral, Ximena Sarinaña and Natalia Lafourcade.
'It Rains Love' On Lee Fields And The Expressions
Run your finger across the song titles and liner notes of Lee Fields' latest album and you might guess Fields is a singer invested in spreading love through soulful music.
Not All 'Lost' Jazz Albums Are Created Equal
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Nate Chinen of member station WBGO and Jazz Night in America about three rediscovered jazz albums from Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Stan Getz.
'We Will Always Sing': Black Belt Eagle Scout Makes Space For The Marginalized
Katherine Paul, who performs under the name Black Belt Eagle Scout, uses the pow wow music of her youth to shape her songs and isn't afraid to assert who they are for.
Ian Noe Reflects On Growing Up In Rural Kentucky
Ian Noe has an incredible way with words, but on his debut album, they are not the most uplifting or pleasant.
Craig Finn Is Interested In The High And The Hangover
The people at the heart of Craig Finn's songs have seen a lot, but are trying to do the right thing.
MUNA Might Just Save The World
The musicians of MUNA pride themselves on their ability to connect. The band's latest album, Saves the World, pays homage to that cause.