Aaron Lee Tasjan's New Album Touches On Health, Being Alone, And Money
Though these songs may sound like they were inspired by the pandemic, Aaron Lee Tasjan's had an anxious mind since before the lockdown.
Music Interviews
The Rhymes And Reasons Behind Re-Recording Your Own Classics
Taylor Swift is far from the first to revisit her old catalog for reasons of business as much as art – but even if it's often a managerial decision, the process can't help but be heartfelt.
Rhiannon Giddens On The Many Meanings of 'Home'
While Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi made her new album in their new home of Ireland during 2020, they felt called by the places that had given them life and drawn to the mysteries of death.
Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner Is On Her Own In New Album, 'Head Of Roses'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jenn Wasner, best known from the band Wye Oak, about her solo project, Flock Of Dimes, and her new album Head Of Roses.
A Melting Pot Of Traditions: Regina Carter Talks With Lara Downes
The genre-disrupting violinist talks about the problem with labeling music and the importance of being a role model for young women.
No Longer '20 Feet From Stardom': Singer Merry Clayton Steps Out Of The Background
Clayton sang backup with Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Carole King and many others. Now she has a new album — where she's front and center — called Beautiful Scars. Originally broadcast in 2013.
Lovely Songs From The Big Hold, Inspired By Bureaucracy
Millions lost their jobs to the pandemic and needed to file for unemployment benefits, but met busy lines – including a composer from Austin, who made an album to counteract the vibe.
Merry Clayton Bares Her 'Beautiful Scars'
Seven years after surviving a car crash that took her legs and nearly took her life, singer Merry Clayton is releasing a new album, Beautiful Scars.
H.E.R. Is A 'Soul Baby' With a Social Conscience
The morning after winning two Grammy awards, R&B singer H.E.R. received an Oscar nomination for the song "Fight For You" from the film Judas and the Black Messiah.
A Complete Playlist About 'Strumming The Six String'
What are the best songs about literally playing the guitar?