Shirley Collins On World Cafe
The British folk icon is singing again for the first time in almost 40 years — and she certainly has stories to tell.
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Songs We Love: The Wooden Sky, 'Swimming In Strange Waters'
Tucked in alongside wailing guitars and warbling synths, frontman Gavin Gardiner shares a powerful story about sexual abuse.
The Alt.Latino Spring 2017 New Music Preview
Hear new tracks from Cafe Tacvba, Dayme Arocena, Chicano Batman, Hurray For The Riff Raff and more.
Kinky Friedman On Mountain Stage
The political songwriter and musical provocateur performs live in Charleston, W.Va.
Natalie Hemby Offers Contemplative Vocals And Vivid Memories On 'Puxico'
After writing No. 1 hits for various country stars, Hemby now has an album of her own. Critic Ken Tucker says Puxico mixes country sentiments with a folksy sound.
From Mozart To Adele To Chance The Rapper, Measuring Album Sales Means Being Specific
In 2016, the album that sold the most physical CDs worldwide wasn't anywhere near the top of the charts — and one of the best-charting records of the year couldn't be bought at all.
Songs We Love: Pile, 'Texas'
The Boston band takes you on a two-minute roller coaster ride that puts your heart in your throat and leaves it there.
First Watch: Fawn, 'Good Earth'
The Boston-based duo Fawn explores love, sexuality and spirituality in a twisted new song and video.
Hear Laura Marling's Gorgeous New Song 'Wild Fire'
The singer's new song, from her upcoming album Semper Femina, is an immediately arresting mix of spare, fluttering percussion and gospel harmonies with gently strummed acoustic guitars.
Suzanne Vega On World Cafe
Best known for songs like "Tom's Diner" and "Luka," the singer-songwriter is now working on a play about Southern novelist Carson McCullers.