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Beck Talks 'Hyperspace'
Beck speaks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his 14th album, Hyperspace, which includes seven tracks he co-wrote with Pharrell Williams.
My Signature Song: 'This Must Be The Place'
Jerrica Vowels of Louisville, Ky., shares her "signature song," "This Must Be The Place" by the Talking Heads. It helped her form a special connection with her daughter while she was was pregnant.
On A Tom Waits Covers Album, Women Transform A Classic Catalog
Allison Moorer and producer Warren Zanes discuss making the tribute record Come On Up To the House, which also features Aimee Mann, Rosanne Cash and Phoebe Bridgers.
American Anthem: The Complete Series
Fifty great stories about 50 galvanizing songs, plus essays, conversations and a wild and wonderful playlist: It's all here. Explore the entirety of NPR's American Anthem series.
Igor Levit: Tiny Desk Concert
The insightful pianist offers a Beethoven bonanza, ranging from the mesmerizing pulse of the popular "Moonlight" Sonata to flashes of wry humor and tender beauty.
Collection Showcases Leonard Cohen Was 'Preoccupied With Brokenness'
Musician Leonard Cohen left behind many unpublished poems and lyrics when he died in 2016. Now his son Adam, who spoke to Fresh Air in 2018, has a new album of his dad's songs, Thanks for the Dance.
The Rise Of Urbano In The 2010s: An Alt.Latino/All Songs Considered Crossover
Felix Contreras traces the decade-long rise of sociological and musical forces that eventually birthed and cemented a style now called urbano.
Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville
Waldon's new album, White Noise / White Lines, was released on John Prine's Oh Boy Records. She is the first signee to the label in 15 years.
Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?
For years, musician Dessa tried to get over a toxic relationship. But she couldn't figure out how — until she tried something unconventional: using neuroscience to dull her feelings for her ex.