Beyonce's 'Formation' Is A Visual Anthem
Filmmaker and writer dream hampton says that Beyonce's provocative new video is "about a black future [where] we are imagining ourselves having power and magic."
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Viking's Choice: Cobalt, 'Beast Whip'
Cobalt is a pillar of American extreme metal. Seven years after Gin, the duo returns with a double album, a new vocalist and the colossal "Beast Whip."
First Watch: Liima, 'Amerika'
America, in a new video from the Danish electro-pop band Liima, is anything but the promised land.
Anti-Everything: The Culture Of Resistance Behind Rihanna's Latest Album
The Barbadian pop star's album Anti includes so many musical styles that it's been tagged "adrift" or "confusing." But there's method — and plenty of Caribbean history — behind the madness.
Watch Every Performance From The All Songs Considered Sweet 16 Party
Glen Hansard, Dan Deacon, Sharon Van Etten and Kishi Bashi were just some of the artists who performed live at the sold-out party.
World Cafe Next: Aubrie Sellers
The garage-rock-loving Nashville country singer has music in her blood. Hear and download two songs from her new album.
Car Seat Headrest: Tiny Desk Concert
Will Toledo is a wordsmith with a vision, wrapping his faults and frailties in a DIY sound that's still finely crafted. Watch him perform three songs in the NPR Music offices.
Remembering Folk Singer/Songwriter Dan Hicks
Hicks, who died on Saturday, began performing with his band Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks in the late '60s. Rock historian Ed Ward has an appreciation. Originally broadcast Jan 10, 2002.
Metropolis: 2/6/16
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Flume, Massive Attack, Jamie xx and more in a two-hour EDM mix.
With 'Formation,' Beyoncé Lights Up The Internet. Here's What People Are Saying
The singer's new music video quickly drew commentary of all kinds — on its references to being black in America, Hurricane Katrina and Black Lives Matter.