Remembering Keith Emerson, A Prog-Rock Legend
The innovative keyboardist and co-founder of Emerson, Lake & Palmer died on March 10 at age 71.
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Music Review: 'Final Wild Songs,' The Long Ryders
The Long Ryders are an '80s band. Smart lyrics mix with garage rock, psychedelic sounds and country. After five years of recording and touring, they called it quits in 1987. Now, almost 20 years after their separation, the band is back together and heading on tour. Reviewer Meredith Ochs says the newly released album of their classic songs cements their legacy.
Watch Wild Belle Turn Guns To Bells
What began as a love song turns, in a new video from the Chicago pop group, into a powerful protest featuring a children's choir.
The Rocking, Rollicking R&B Of Billy Ward And His Dominoes
The vocal group Billy Ward and his Dominoes covered white hits for the black market, and along the way discovered two of the greatest voices of the era. Rock historian Ed Ward tells the story.
All Songs +1: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme Talk 'Post Pop Depression'
The pair behind Iggy Pop's latest album talks about theories of songwriting, formative musical experiences and why the perspective of a 68-year-old punk is essential to American music.
Viking's Choice: Nick Millevoi, 'Desertion And The Arsonist's Match'
The Philly guitarist hits the sweet spot between Neil Young's exploratory Crazy Horse jams and a spaghetti western soundtrack.
Rostam's New Solo Video Is Heartbreak And Healing In Action
In a dance-themed video, his first since leaving his day job in Vampire Weekend, Rostam is front and center, playing with symmetry and isolation.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Hamilton,' Kanye And 'Gilmore Girls'
With the panel on pause this week, we bring you three great conversations about theater, music and TV.
Gaelynn Lea: Tiny Desk Concert
Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Gaelynn Lea performs two of these four songs with fellow Duluth, Minn., musician Alan Sparhawk of Low.
Songs We Love: Chimurenga Renaissance, 'Girlz With Gunz'
Pan-global hip-hop by Tendai Maraire (of Shabazz Palaces) and guitarist Hussein Kalonji, dedicated to "revolutionary African women."