The Thistle & Shamrock: More New Summer Sounds
This week's The Thistle & Shamrock features new music from both sides of the pond featuring Skipinnish, Suzy Bogguss and a brand new release of a 1982 Dick Gaughan recording.
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NPR Music's Top 20 Songs Of July
In July, The Highwomen offered a mission statement singalong, Chance the Rapper spit brotherly love and Rosalía reminded us why she deserves to be named this summer's MVP.
'Wanna Be Mine?': K.Flay Extends An Open Invitation Of Sisterhood With 'Solutions'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with singer-songwriter K.Flay about her song "Sister," her latest album Solutions, and redefining sibling relationships.
Molly Burch Isn't Just A Voice. She's Got The Songwriting Chops To Back It Up.
The classically-trained vocalist just announced a new project, Ballads. But when she stopped by World Cafe, it was to discuss her most recent full-length album, First Flower.
Three Artists, Three Takes On Latin Music
Latin Alternative pioneers Aterciopelados are featured alongside the vocalist from Spain's Macaco and Mexican reggae/ska vets Panteón Rococó this week.
Childish Gambino Covers Chris Gaines' 'Lost In You'
Donald Glover, never one to shy away from making the Internet happy, offers a heartfelt version of the sappy love ballad by Garth Brooks' alter-ego.
Angel Olsen Announces 'All Mirrors,' Shares Title Track
Out Oct. 4, the singer-songwriter's new album features a 14-piece orchestra. If All Mirrors' first single is any indication, it'll be a massive, sweeping, intense ride.
Watch U.K. Jazz Group Sons Of Kemet Deliver An Explosive Midnight Set
The London, U.K. band Sons of Kemet brought its carnival rhythm, club abandon and jazz improv to a midnight show at Big Ears in Knoxville, Tenn.
Woodstock At 50: The Unheard Recordings
In this defining interview, Andy Zax, producer of a massive new Woodstock box set, shares previously unheard recordings from the festival and the remarkable stories behind them.
'Road' To Record-Breaking: How Lil Nas X Is Making History
Pop critic Chris Molanphy breaks down the social science behind "Old Town Road" breaking the record for longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard's Hot 100.