The Lumineers' 'III' Tells A Deeply Personal Story
Already one of the biggest bands in the world, The Lumineers did something adventurous on the group's third album, 'III.'
Music Interviews
Remembering Jazz Trumpeter, Singer And Actor Jack Sheldon
Sheldon, who died Dec. 27, sang with Benny Goodman and was bandleader and sidekick for Merv Griffin's talk show for many years. Originally broadcast in 1993.
10 Years, One Shed: Building A Meticulous Musician's Debut
"I'm a combination of a perfectionist and a snail," Khushi jokes. It took him 10 years to write Strange Seasons, which he ended up recording in a shed over the course of six years.
The Growlers: Your Best-Kept Secret Favorite Band
The California band's music blends lo-fi surf-rock, garage rock, Americana and psychedelic into something so unique it needed to come up with its own genre.
The New Pornographers Craft Hooks With Heart
With In the Morse Code of Brake Lights, the Canadian band delivers big, bright songs with thoughtful lyrics.
Whitney Flips The Notion Of The Breakup Record On Its Head
The Chicago duo's latest album, Forever Turned Around, is all about commitment. Hear a live performance.
'Fresh Air' Favorites: Patti Smith
This week, we're listening back to some favorite Fresh Air interviews from the past decade. The punk icon reflected on her career and her 22-year friendship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 2010.
'Fresh Air' Favorites: Bruce Springsteen
This week, we're listening back to some favorite Fresh Air interviews from the past decade. In 2016, Springsteen reflected on how he and his music were shaped by home, roots, family and community.
Michaela Anne's Voice Shines Like A Beacon, Bringing You Back Home
Desert Dove is a country album, but kind of like her life, it doesn't stay settled in just one place. There are cinematic strings, and nods to indie rock and honky-tonk.
Forget Eileen: Ted Leo On The Unsung Greatness Of Dexys Midnight Runners
As part of NPR's series One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs, musician Ted Leo says the British band known for "Come On Eileen" has more to offer — and points to one song as a perfect example.