First Listen: Reba McEntire, 'Stronger Than The Truth'
The country legend's new album returns to some of her commercial roots, telling stories of domestic betrayal in grand yet thoroughly grounded fashion.
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Slingshot Scenes: 10 Must-Hear Songs From Philadelphia
From poignant narratives to vivid vignettes, emotional soliloquies to incensed rants, Philadelphia's songwriters reflect on what it means to be a real-life emotional human being in the late 2010s.
First Listen: Molly Tuttle, 'When You're Ready'
The singer, songwriter and virtuoso guitarist shapes tuneful introspection around her remarkable flatpicking abilities on the guitar.
First Listen: Weyes Blood, 'Titanic Rising'
A torch-song singer whose indie roots only add to the vastness of her voice and feeling, Natalie Mering keeps her head in the clouds.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Migrations With Karine Polwart
Hear Karine Polwart reflect on Carnegie Hall's Migrations: The Making of America festival on this week's show.
Karl Denson Talks 'Gnomes & Badgers'
Karl Denson talks about tunes from the Karl Denson's Tiny Universe's latest album.
Kevin Morby Explores The Contours Of Youth, Finds 'Nothing Sacred/All Things Wild'
In a lush new track and video, songwriter Kevin Morby explores themes of innocence, imagination and the ephemeral reality of nature.
Ranking Roger, Frontman For The English Beat, Dies At 56
In the late '70s, Ranking Roger left punk rock to join The Beat — later known as The English Beat. His presence helped it become one of the most unforgettable bands of the '80s.
Majority Of James Levine's Defamation Claims Against Met Opera Dismissed
The New York State Supreme Court dismissed most of the fallen music director's claims against the Metropolitan Opera and its general manager, Peter Gelb. Even so, both sides are claiming victory.
Andrea Cruz: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer from Puerto Rico is part of a movement on the island that emphasizes largely acoustic instruments and a folk-based approach to interpreting life before and after the hurricane of 2017.