Heat Check: Make It Make Sense
When parts of reality seem unfathomable, music always makes sense. New music from Alex Isley, Childish Gambino, Melanie Faye and more on this week's Heat Check.
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The Ethereal Beauty Of The Century-Old Theremin, Embodied
The thereminist Armen Ra had a rocky start, fleeing Iran with his family as a child before finding a successful career as a club fixture, model and drag queen. Then came a little white lie.
Our Daily Breather: Vanessa Carlton On Liz Phair's Memoir
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Vanessa Carlton has been turning to the writings of Liz Phair.
The Black Crowes: Tiny Desk Concert
Chris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.
Your Anti-Anxiety Playlist Part 2
Listeners tell us the music that helps them de-stress during this life-changing time.
Almeta Ingram-Miller On The Ingramettes And The Power Of Gospel During Crisis
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Almeta Ingram-Miller about reforming her late mother's gospel group, the new album Take a Look in the Book and how gospel can provide comfort in times of crisis.
Lauv Embraces How He's Feeling
Lauv has toured around the world and gathered billions of streams. He's finally releasing his debut album, ~how i'm feeling~.
Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers Dies At 81
The three-time Grammy-winning icon, whose hits included "Lucille," "Lady" and "The Gambler," died at home in Sandy Springs, Ga., his family said in a statement.
'Fresh Air' Celebrates Broadway Legend Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim, who turns 90 on March 22, composed the music and lyrics for Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company and other shows. He spoke about his career in musical theater in this 2010 interview.
The Future According To NSYNC: 20 Years Of 'No Strings Attached'
NSYNC's 2000 smash was the peak of the TRL era, but it was also an outlier — a subtly forward-thinking pop record that got everything right about where the mainstream was headed.