First Listen: Sunn O))), 'Life Metal'
The massive metallic drone remains, but each track radiates a warmth and majesty filtered through a prism of intense, stratosphere-scaling sound.
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How Angélique Kidjo Brings Out The Africa Of Celia Cruz's Catalog
The West African vocalist talks about bringing out the Afrobeat in Celia Cruz's rich Cuban catalog with the tribute album Celia.
Oh Pep! On Mountain Stage
Hear Oh Pep! perform songs on Mountain Stage with strong hooks fortifying the musical balance of pop and roots.
Josh Ritter Performs Stripped-Down Acoustic Version Of 'Fever Breaks'
The master songwriter performs songs just like he did for Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires on their Nashville porch.
First Listen: Josh Ritter, 'Fever Breaks'
For assistance with his 10th album, the singer-songwriter turns to some of the most sure-handed collaborators in Americana music: Jason Isbell and his band The 400 Unit.
Seize The Night By 'Shining In The Dark': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
On this week's Alt.Latino playlist, hear Las Nubes reiterate its post-punk femininity, Twanguero return to philosophical roots and VINILOVERSUS duet with Tessa Ia in what feels like hazy nostalgia.
Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album
The Texas rapper is sharing his album, ARIZONA baby, three songs at a time. Ghettobaby adds three songs to the tracklist.
Standout Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Discovered This Week
The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest is officially closed for entries. While our judges deliberate, we've been discovering some great new artists.
First Listen: Craig Finn, 'I Need A New War'
Ambitiously detailed and thematically cohesive, the Hold Steady frontman offers a satisfying conclusion to a trilogy of solo albums.
First Listen: Rodrigo y Gabriela, 'Mettavolution'
Rodrigo y Gabriela's career offers insight into how creative you can be with just two guitars. Mettavolution closes with a mesmerizing version of Pink Floyd's "Echoes."