All Songs +1: A Conversation With Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood
On this week's +1 podcast, Bob chats with Radiohead's visionary guitarist Jonny Greenwood about the making of the band's newest record, A Moon Shaped Pool.
Music
Songs We Love: Beach Slang, 'Punks In A Disco Bar'
Beach Slang offers a glimpse into what it's like to be young, misunderstood and out of place. The video is "a gritty, cinematic collage of Americana, debauchery and youth," frontman James Alex says.
First Listen: Blind Pilot, 'And Then Like Lions'
The band makes wistful late-summer music — songs of reflection and connection, carried out in a subtle swirl of strings, horns, pianos and voices.
First Listen: Of Montreal, 'Innocence Reaches'
After 14 albums, Kevin Barnes' music still bursts like an overripe peach. He retains his knack for supple, indelible melody, as well as pomp, melodrama and lavish flourishes of texture and verse.
First Listen: Hockey Dad, 'Boronia'
Messy and fun, the Australian duo's pop-punk bursts with chunky guitars and big riffs. It's a perfect sun-streaked soundtrack for skinned-knee skate videos and beach bonfires at dusk.
Songs We Love: Lady Wray, 'Do It Again'
With a production team consisting of two seasoned retro-soul veterans, Nicole Wray's solo act shepherds '60s and '70s R&B styles into the present.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Hot Picks
Some music is a perfect match for the hot days, warm evenings and cool sea breezes of summertime. Enjoy an eclectic hour of summer sounds.
Oliver John-Rodgers On World Cafe
The Virginian's musical style, which he calls "acid cowboy," is influenced by indie and psychedelic rock. Hear a live performance.
Julien Baker, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2016
The 20-year-old Memphian's ragged-edged voice and ringing Telecaster were all it took to win over the Newport audience. Hear her solo set.
Watch Miguel Get Creative In NPR Music's New Documentary Series, 'Noteworthy'
Our new video documentary series on the creative process kicks off with the Grammy-winning soul singer. Watch him break down the origins of "Come Through And Chill" and "Adorn" with host Jason King.