NPR Music's Top 10 Albums Of September
Brittany Howard formed her own true sound, The Highwomen honored country music's history and DaBaby jam-packed KIRK with diamond-grilled, Cheshire Cat finesse.
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NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of September
Angel Olsen shot her emotions into the stratosphere, Hiss Golden Messenger offered an agnostic gospel and Cautious Clay snarked on social media.
Heat Check: Euphoric Shuffle Play
From Empress Of to Poundside Pop, this week's Heat Check selects reflect a brain refreshed.
Jonas Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert
The brothers and their backing band gave a playful performance of three tracks from their latest album, Happiness Begins.
Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
'Alt.Latino' Hispanic Heritage Month Playlist
NPR's Alt.Latino has a month's worth of special programming planned for Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are some stand-out tracks.
Nella Wants To Be A Voice Of Hope For Venezuela
Nella's debut album, Voy, is a meditation on the land she's left behind. The work earned her a 2019 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best New Artist.
Heavy Rotation: September Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's list of songs includes upbeat folk from Gruff Rhys, an electronica cut from Octo Octa, and a new track from Cigarettes After Sex.
Kristin Chenoweth Is Doing It 'For The Girls'
On her latest album, For The Girls, Kristin Chenoweth covers classic songs originally recorded by women who inspire her and duets with Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande and more.
Watch Y La Bamba Perform 'Se Escucha' Live In The Studio
With its fifth album Mujeres, the band continues its affinity for spiritual contemplation.