After A Pandemic-Paused Tour, Brothers Osborne Are Ready To Hit The Road
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to T.J. and John Osborne, of the band Brothers Osborne, about returning to the road after a year of major personal revelations.
Music Interviews
Sister Duo Aly And AJ Return To Music With New Album
Sister musical duo Aly and AJ Michalka talk about their fourth studio album - A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet.
The Pioneering Legacy Of The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Cathy Hughes about the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the all-female band of which her mother was a founding member, and their legacy.
St. Vincent On The Sleazy '70s Sounds And The Background Stories Of 'Daddy's Home'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with musician Annie Clark about her new '70s-inspired album as St. Vincent, called Daddy's Home.
Tom Jones Remembers When Audiences Threw Underwear And Room Keys At Him
Jones became a pop star and sex symbol in the 1960s with "It's Not Unusual," "Delilah," and "What's New Pussycat?" His new album is Surrounded by Time. Originally broadcast in 2003.
For Twin Cities Rapper Nur-D, Another Step Forward
All of a sudden, Matt Allen found himself caring for injured and teargassed protesters in Minneapolis last year. The enduring experience found its way into his sunny music.
Dawn Richard Sings Her Freedom On 'Second Line'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New Orleans multi-hyphenate Dawn Richard about her long journey from budding pop star to indie auteur, as well as her latest album Second Line.
Tune-Yards Shares The Inspiration Behind 'Sketchy'
When you listen to a song by Tune-Yards, it can be like listening to a beautiful, but abstract painting. Hear a live performance of songs from the band's latest album.
Rapper Esoteric On New Album 'Super What?'
Rapper Esoteric of the group CZARFACE discusses the new collaboration album Super What? and the legacy of rapper MF DOOM, who died in 2020.
Natalie Bergman Explores Grief, Faith In New Album 'Mercy'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to singer Natalie Bergman about her new album, Mercy.