'We Wanted To Be Larger Than Life': Paul Stanley Of KISS On Almost 50 Years Of Rock
Paul Stanley, lead singer of KISS, looks back on the heavy metal band's legacy and talks about retiring from touring at the end of 2019.
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New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out May 10
Our shortlist of the week's best new albums includes a career-defining release from singer Jamila Woods, the sparkling guitar rock of Charly Bliss and Holly Herndon's genius work with the AI "Spawn."
Ohmme: Tiny Desk Concert
These classically trained artists fill the NPR Music offices with shrieking, rhythmic noise that redefines what an electric guitar can do.
Puerto Rican Singer-Songwriter iLe On The Music Of Protest
The Calle 13 member has a new solo album that's an ode to the island, an homage to its history and a plea for political action.
Brandi Carlile's 'The Mother' Gets A Heartwarming Video, Just In Time
The video is a true tear-jerker, driving home the song's rawest emotions by depicting motherhood's joys and drudgery with equal affection and care.
Lila Downs Celebrates Mexico's Culinary And Cultural Sides With 'Al Chile'
The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate the chile pepper.
Snarky Puppy's Full Pack Came Together To Record 'Immigrance'
This loosely-knit collective of funk, jazz, and rock players recorded it's latest studio album, Immigrance, with the full lineup of just under 20 members.
Kacey Musgraves Is A Cosmic Centaur In 'Oh, What A World' Video
Of all the natural majesties present in this blue rock of ours, none can quite compare to this visual of Kacey Musgraves as a centaur.
Watch J.S. Ondara Perform 'Saying Goodbye' Live
J.S. Ondara's musical journey from Nairobi, Kenya to Minneapolis, Minn. is fascinating and impressive.
Watch The Tiny Desk Contest Entries Public Radio Loves
Each year, we receive entries from all 50 states, thanks in part to encouragement from NPR Member stations across the country. So we asked some stations to tell us about the entries they love.