World Cafe's Fall Music Fling Playlist
This all-autumnal playlist is full of tunes for putting an extra blanket on your bed, featuring music from Nick Drake, Ella Fitzgerald and more.
Music Lists
Your Favorite Tom Petty Songs
Tom Petty's recorded legacy spans nearly 50 years — from classic-rock standards to deep cuts that hit hard. Hear a crowd-sourced playlist and read reminiscences from the NPR Music staff.
Heavy Rotation: Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
Hear new songs from Portland indie artist Haley Heynderickx, Latin alternative group LADAMA and more.
Tres Mujeres: New Videos Show Depth Of Latina Musical Expression
We highlight Cuban hip-hop, SoCal Mexican roots music, and Central American-inspired folk from Washington D.C. in this trio of new music videos.
The Needle Drop: TV Tunes Playlist
The right song, placed at the right time in a TV show, can turn an artist into a star — and help fans discover new tunes. Our playlist includes songs from shows like Breaking Bad and 13 Reasons Why.
The Other Side Of Summer Playlist
As the season winds down, here are songs for summer's end. Our "Other Side Of Summer" playlist includes Death Cab For Cutie, Joni Mitchell and Elvis Costello, whose song inspired the playlist's name.
'Blinded By The Light': Your Contributions To Our Solar Eclipse Soundtrack
While watching the total eclipse, folks might want to follow along with some toe-tapping music about the sun, stars and moon. We've got the playlist for the wondrous sky event.
Dancing In The Dark: 30+ Songs To Enjoy During The Solar Eclipse
Like solar eclipse glasses, this playlist is a must! Be sure to have it ready to enhance your viewing pleasure on Aug. 21.
LAMC Discoveries: New Artists You Should Know About
This week, we share our favorite discoveries from the annual Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York.
The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women
This list, of the greatest albums made by women between 1964 and the present, is an intervention, a remedy, a correction of the historical record. It rethinks popular music to put women at the center.