Songs We Love: Sinistro, 'Relíquia'
For the lonely, Portuguese doom-metal band offers a drop-dead gorgeous piece of saudade, accompanied by a black-and-white video featuring a blissful transgender character.
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Can't Buy A Ticket To That Concert You Want To See? Blame Bots
A report from New York's attorney general points to abusive practices in the market for live-event tickets on sites such as StubHub. Computer programs snap up seats faster than humans can.
At The DC Jazz Loft
How do major musicians make it happen away from major hubs? We sought out DIY presenter CapitalBop as it presented Kris Funn and Warren Wolf at a converted-warehouse stage for the DC Jazz Festival.
Shemekia Copeland On World Cafe
The blues star performs live versions of songs from her latest album, Outskirts Of Love.
Alt.Latino's Midwinter Pick-Me-Up Mix
Ever have one of those days when the world is conspiring against you? When even your dog isn't your biggest fan? This mix ought to help lift your spirits.
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard On Small-Town Life, Big-Time Music
Howard was raised on her father's junkyard in the small town of Athens, Ala. "It was a really interesting way to grow up," she tells Fresh Air.
Let Twitter Be Your Guide Through This Michael Jackson Casting Mess
When the news leaves you speechless, let Twitter take the wheel.
Front Row: Charles Kelley, 'The Only One Who Gets Me (1 Mic 1 Take)'
Lady Antebellum singer turns wistful and reflective on a stripped-down performance for 1 Mic 1 Take, and discusses the unexpected direction of his solo album.
World Cafe Presents: Dr. Dog
Watch from a front-row seat as the trippy Philly band performs "Bring My Baby Back" in its hometown.
Songs We Love: Nicholas McCarthy, 'The Man I Love'
The one-handed British pianist pours the optimism of a young man at the dawn of his career into a classic Gershwin song.