A Viola Sings Of Strength In Sadness
In this video premiere, Jonah Sirota's viola parts orbit one another restlessly, fueled by improvisation, melancholy and a vibrating set of austere images.
Music Reviews
First Listen: Charles Lloyd & The Marvels + Lucinda Williams, 'Vanished Gardens'
The veteran jazz master teams up with one of America's most cherished songwriters.
First Listen: Milk Carton Kids, 'All The Things That I Did...'
The darkness that seeps into the duo's new songs is leavened, as always, by the sun-dappled beauty of two voices, perfectly paired.
Restorations' Shimmering 'The Red Door' Examines Gentrification's Emotional Damage
The lead single from the three-guitar rock band's first album in four years, LP5000, wonders what remains of a neighborhood when its residents are pushed out.
Saba Abraha's Glittery Single 'Do's & Don'ts' Wades Through Confusion
For this D.C.-area R&B singer, music is her outlet to unpack her thoughts to keep from spiraling. Abraha shares her darkest hues of her forthcoming EP with airy tone and splintered production.
Father John Misty Mixes Egotism And Humor On 'God's Favorite Customer'
Critic Ken Tucker says Father John Misty's new album offers a "roundabout, melancholy" acknowledgement of the artistic selfishness that often accompanies confessional songwriting.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Unearths New Mobb Deep Song For 'Hamildrop' Series
After the death of Prodigy — one-half of the the Queens duo — last year, they bring the posthumous noise on the new track "Boom Goes The Cannon..."
Hear The Mountain Goats' Ode To WWE's 'Legit Boss,' Sasha Banks
Banks requested the song after The Mountain Goats released Beat The Champ, a wrestling-themed album, in 2015. Now, songwriter John Darnielle has delivered.
Khôrada, Forged From Agalloch And Giant Squid's Ashes, Burnishes 'Glacial Gold'
Two forces of modern metal combine to reflect on the past while looking for the means to move forward.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé's 'Everything Is Love' Shakes Up Summer Music
A season full of high-profile hip-hop releases just got hotter. NPR Music's Ann Powers and Rodney Carmichael break down the surprise release of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's collaborative album.