How That Holiday Song Becomes An Inescapable Earworm
There's a reason why certain songs get stuck in our brains, scientists say. They interrupt the musical patterns we expect with surprises that we can't help but notice.
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André Previn On Piano Jazz
The conductor, composer and pianist plays a special treatment of "Stormy Weather" in a 1990 session.
Songs We Love: Dwight Yoakam, 'Santa Can't Stay'
A divorced dad tries to visit his kids on Christmas Eve under the guise of St. Nick in a honky-tonkin' rock 'n' roller.
Stream Nine Inch Nails' 'Not The Actual Events' EP
Trent Reznor promised new Nine Inch Nails material by the year's end, and boy is it heavy.
NPR Music's Top 10 Studio Sessions Of 2016
Public radio stations across the country captured hundreds of joyful, intimate sessions this year. Watch a few of our favorites.
The Oh Hellos' Christmas Extravaganza On World Cafe
Siblings Tyler and Maggie Heath bring their friends along to perform rousing renditions of some favorite holiday tunes.
They'll Tell The Story Of Eight Nights: The Maccabeats Mash Up Hamilton And Hanukkah
The New York a cappella group called the Maccabeats rewrote songs from the hit musical Hamilton to tell the origin story of Hanukkah.
Tinsel Tunes: A Classical Holiday Playlist
Hear a slightly off-kilter collection of beloved carols, Hanukkah favorites and works by Prokofiev, Mahler and Thomas Adès.
Watch Mondo Cozmo Perform 'Shine' Live For KCRW
Joshua Ostrander's new project performs the standout pop-rock single live for KCRW.
Wayne Henderson On Mountain Stage
Hear the renowned luthier and finger-picking legend play a live set in Abingdon, Va.