On Jan. 11, Rapper Noname Wants You To Register For A Library Card
The independent artist started a book club with the intention of promoting works by authors of color; now she's encouraging community engagement, too.
Music
Brownout: Tiny Desk Concert
The Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk.
The Lumineers' 'III' Tells A Deeply Personal Story
Already one of the biggest bands in the world, The Lumineers did something adventurous on the group's third album, 'III.'
Remembering Jazz Trumpeter, Singer And Actor Jack Sheldon
Sheldon, who died Dec. 27, sang with Benny Goodman and was bandleader and sidekick for Merv Griffin's talk show for many years. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Mac Miller's First Posthumous Single Is 'Good News'
The rapper was in the midst of completing the second in a two-album concept at the time of his death in 2018. Producer Jon Brion resolved to finish what they'd started.
10 Years, One Shed: Building A Meticulous Musician's Debut
"I'm a combination of a perfectionist and a snail," Khushi jokes. It took him 10 years to write Strange Seasons, which he ended up recording in a shed over the course of six years.
The Growlers: Your Best-Kept Secret Favorite Band
The California band's music blends lo-fi surf-rock, garage rock, Americana and psychedelic into something so unique it needed to come up with its own genre.
Alt.Latino Playlist: New Music To Start 2020
Here's the first volley in a year-long celebration of Alt.Latino's upcoming ten-year anniversary in June.
Mandolin Orange On Mountain Stage
The folk duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz are joined by some friends for a full-band performances of a few songs off their sixth release, Tides of a Teardrop.
2020 Slingshot Artists To Watch
2020 is sure to reveal fantastic music from talented, emerging bands. This list features a diverse celebration of artists who've been here all along, but are only now getting to be heard.