First Listen: Trey Anastasio, 'Paper Wheels'
On his 10th solo album, the Phish singer-guitarist explores the sunny, vibrant feeling of '70s pop and rock. The result is steeped in the era, but defiantly not a throwback.
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First Listen: Escort, 'Animal Nature'
The disco-inspired band's new album is slick and stylish and light, and clearly in thrall to the sound it revisits. But there's weight behind it, too.
First Listen: Beach Slang, 'The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us'
The Philly rock band creates earnest rallying cries for the uncool, for anyone who's ever felt like they don't fit in, and for those who eventually found belonging in cramped basement shows.
First Listen: Grupo Fantasma, 'Problemas'
The Austin band's raucous, good-time mix of funk, cumbia and soul forms a sound that's built to last — always evolving, but always joyful, too.
Are We Done Being Angry About Musicians Selling Their Songs?
A generation ago, musicians were labeled "sellouts" if their songs appeared in TV ads. But not so much anymore.
New Music From Beach House, Chairlift, CMJ Discoveries And More
This week on All Songs Considered, we talk about discoveries from the CMJ Music Marathon and television commercials alike.
Songs We Love: Buika Feat. Jason Mraz, 'Carry Your Own Weight'
The singer from Mallorca whose voice is steeped in flamenco and layered with jazz and R&B influences, duets with an American pop superstar.
What Happens When The Price Of Free Goes Up? YouTube's About To Find Out
YouTube has long suggested it may try to charge for its content. The new subscription service "Red" hopes to lure users with exclusive content from top stars, offline access to music and other perks.
Titus Andronicus On World Cafe
Hear the New Jersey band perform songs from its new punk opera, The Most Lamentable Tragedy.
For Iris DeMent, Music Is The Calling That Forces Her Into The Spotlight
DeMent describes herself as extremely shy, but says that "when the songs started coming to me, I felt I didn't have the option to hide and avoid" the stage. Her latest album is The Trackless Woods.