First Listen: Liz Brasher, 'Painted Image'
The debut album from the Memphis artist offers a uniquely modern take on the Stax and Sun-style soul threaded into her adopted hometown's musical DNA.
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First Listen: Toro y Moi, 'Outer Peace'
On his new album, talented producer and chillwave crusader Chaz Bundick has transitioned into a full-fledged vocalist and groove operator.
'Overload' Will Take Georgia Anne Muldrow From L.A.'s Underground To The Mainstream
Georgia Anne Muldrow's newest album Overload, sees the hip-hop artist moving from the L.A. underground into the mainstream spotlight.
First Listen: Randy Houser, 'Magnolia'
Randy Houser imagines and inhabits a blue-collar, tortured soul character with some of the most expressive performances of his career.
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Offers A Seductive Take On A Stravinsky Classic
The legendary frontman plays all the characters in a new recording of Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale. Critic Lloyd Schwartz calls it a seriously enjoyable addition to the Stravinsky catalogue.
Ken Tucker Picks His Favorite Albums Of 2018
The range of female artists was remarkable in 2018, extending from Courtney Barnett's brooding Tell Me How You Really Feel to Cardi B's hip-hop styling on Invasion of Privacy.
'Fresh Air' Favorites: Our Critics Pick 2018's Best Books, Movies, Music And TV
Find everything our critics loved this year, all in one place: Maureen Corrigan's book list, movie pairings from Justin Chang, music recommended by Ken Tucker and David Bianculli's must-see TV list.
Christmas Albums By Rodney Crowell And The Monkees Capture The Spirit Of The Season
For both Crowell and the Monkees, Christmas is a time to draw up a gratitude list and put the year in perspective. The results aren't always jolly, but they're certainly sincere and passionate.
Fantastic Negrito On World Cafe
Fantastic Negrito is a man that wants to be seen and wants to be heard. Enjoy a gripping story and thrilling performance in this session.
Jazz Pianist Kenny Werner Shines As A Solo Act In 'The Space'
Werner named his new album after his state of mind when he's improvising. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says Werner's piano sings with the voice of experience.