Construction Noise: The Remix
Frida Backelin works nights, so it was pretty annoying when pile drivers blasted away outside her Swedish apartment. She posted the noise on Reddit, and others turned it into music.
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Whatever Happened To ... The Farmers Who Danced In The Mud For The 'Kiki Challenge'?
Last summer, they danced to Drake's "In My Feelings" in a rice paddy and racked up a million page views. Here's what the farmers — and the vlogger behind it — have been up to since then.
Natasha Bedingfield On 'Roll With Me'
"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield was the most-played song on U.S. radio in 2006. Now Bedingfield is out with her fourth album, Roll with Me. She talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Heavy Rotation: Summer Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear music from Raphael Saadiq, Nick Lowe, Veronica Swift and more.
Music Review: Tool's 'Fear Inoculum' Album
Tool, the enigmatic and influential, progressive hard rock band has its first album since 2006. The band's new album Fear Inoculum was worth the 13-year wait.
NPR Music's Top 12 Albums Of August
Lana Del Rey balanced bleak beauty with real insight, Young Thug's So Much Fun culminated his influence and Bon Iver offered an album just in time for autumn.
Mumford And Sons' Ben Lovett Stays Devoted To Shining A Light On Independent Talent
On World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to London, Ben invited host Talia Schlanger to check out Omeara, his 320-capacity venue near London Bridge.
Another Sky Gets Under Your Skin
From its pulsing electronic backbone to its wild arrangements to the voice of lead singer Catrin Vincent, going to see Another Sky live is an immersive experience.
Santana's Debut Album Turns 50 Years Old
Just a week after performing at Woodstock, Santana released its self-titled debut. Hear original members of the band recount its creation.
The Amazons Embodies The Classic Spirit Of Rock and Roll
The members of this Reading, Berkshire four-piece have gone from sneaking CDs into the bags of unsuspecting customers while working their day jobs to headlining tours across Europe.