Midland, Connoisseurs Of Country Craft, Evolves Its Vintage Sound
Now that the '90s country revival has gone mainstream, Midland's Let It Roll showcases the subtle arts that distinguish the band.
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Kim Gordon Announces 'No Home Record,' Her First Solo Album
Hear the album's opening track.
Watch Ty Segall Perform 'Ice Plant' Live In The Studio
With serious Marc Bolan-meets-Syd Barrett vibes, Ty Segall performs possibly one of the loveliest tracks in his oeuvre.
Viking's Choice: Monster Truck Noise-Rock, Dusky Folk, Hypersonic Hardcore
Celtic Frost's "The Usurper" opens this week's playlist of string-swept folk and liquid metal, plus Lightning Bolt's explosive noise-rock, the hypersonic hardcore-punk of Das Drip and more.
Heat Check: Spasmodic Raps And Fleeting Feels
This week's Heat Check playlist is dedicated to that warm, willowy sweet spot of summer denial. Stream new tracks by Jorja Smith, Brockhampton and Bakar.
World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting Studio Sessions Of 2019
Hear sessions with King Princess, Cage The Elephant, Rhiannon Giddens and Karl Denson.
The World Of Billie Holiday: A Turning The Tables Playlist
Jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater offers a playlist of Billie Holiday's greatest songs paired with versions performed by other artists.
Baby Rose Guides Us Through The Emotional Sludge Of Love
Baby Rose's smokey voice evokes a wisdom beyond her years. That's part of what sets the rising singer's debut album, To Myself, apart from the current R&B scene.
Tobe Nwigwe: Tiny Desk Concert
The Houston-based rapper's mindful words are like a life hack for anyone seeking guidance, with pleas to look past inherent hardships and evil and to stay focused on life's ultimate prizes.
World Cafe Nashville: A New Music Roundup
Stream seven new and recent releases from artists in the midst of the long haul.