NPR Music's Top 15 Albums Of October
Among the month's best albums, you'll find veterans of varying ages making some of the best music of their careers, but also a striking debut by a promising R&B singer.
Music Lists
Slingshot Scenes: KXT Local Live Sessions
To celebrate the station's 10th anniversary, here are some of KXT's favorite performances by North Texas artists, including Old 97's, The Texas Gentlemen, Baptist Generals and more.
Slingshot Scenes: North Texas On The Road
On the Road videos feature intimate performances with local and national artists in visually unique locations. Watch 10 standout performances shot in North Texas.
Slingshot Scenes: North Texas' 20 Under 20
The North Texas music scene has always been known for its strength and versatility. But, as this list demonstrates, it's also got youth on its side.
1999, The Playlist: Man, It's A Hot One
This 1999 soundtrack includes songs by Eminem, The Roots, The White Stripes, Moby, Built To Spill, Beck, Dido, The Dismemberment Plan and more.
Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations
This month's list of great songs, as curated by NPR Music stations, includes Gothic country-rock, indie-pop and a punk band's take on Arcade Fire.
NPR Music's Top 10 Albums Of September
Brittany Howard formed her own true sound, The Highwomen honored country music's history and DaBaby jam-packed KIRK with diamond-grilled, Cheshire Cat finesse.
NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of September
Angel Olsen shot her emotions into the stratosphere, Hiss Golden Messenger offered an agnostic gospel and Cautious Clay snarked on social media.
Heavy Rotation: September Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's list of songs includes upbeat folk from Gruff Rhys, an electronica cut from Octo Octa, and a new track from Cigarettes After Sex.
10 Songs That Say Something About North Carolina
The state is home to many musical worlds, as well as virtues that have inspired the likes of Doc and Merle Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, James Taylor and rapper Petey Pablo.