Watch The Kills Perform 'Doing It To Death' Live In The Studio
The rock duo plays with musical tension in a throbbing, riff-heavy song, live in KCRW's studio.
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Paul Simon Mixes Music And Mystery On 'Stranger To Stranger'
Simon blends his trademark wordplay with unique rhythms and exotic instruments on his new album. Critic Ken Tucker calls it a daring record that can be appreciated on a number of levels.
First Listen: Brandy Clark, 'Big Day In A Small Town'
The country singer-songwriter's second album boasts a big sound. But it keeps beautiful details intact, as Clark speaks for those often pushed aside within traditional storytelling narratives.
In A Genre Crowded With Bros, Cam Lifts Off
The rising star, whose "Burning House" was the biggest country song by a female solo artist in 2015, talks about being taken seriously while breaking into a genre that's dominated by men.
Songs We Love: Field Mouse, 'The Mirror'
Don't let the gentle intro fool you: This song pulses with frustrated energy and demanding rhythm as Rachel Browne rages against a wrongdoer.
Join Yo-Yo Ma And Us For A Special Event In NYC
On June 7, we're hosting a screening of The Music Of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble — with a musical introduction by the renowned cellist and a Q&A with filmmaker Morgan Neville.
First Listen: Diarrhea Planet, 'Turn To Gold'
With its four guitarists, the band crafts a potent and sometimes ridiculous mix of garage rock, pop punk, metal and even Southern rock.
'Pet Sounds' At 50: It Never Gets Old
The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds is regarded as a seminal album now, but when it came out in 1966, not many noticed. Watch a mini-documentary by those who made the record.
First Listen: Moon Hooch, 'Red Sky'
No one makes music like Moon Hooch, a muscular trio whose setup typically consists of two saxophones and a drummer. Its third album feels new, vibrant and essential.
First Listen: Colvin & Earle, 'Colvin & Earle'
Side by side, with good humor and the wisdom of experience, two veteran songwriters dwell on what it means to be creatures of habit, all while learning to live with deficiencies and disappointments.