Tiny Desk Family Hour: Fragile Rock
Fragile Rock's rowdy emo songs are performed by bickering puppets. Onstage at a church in Austin, the band savages the patriarchy in "Smile More."
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Can Woodstock 50 'Recreate The Magic' Of The Original Festival?
The bill for Woodstock 50 has been announced featuring acts like Imagine Dragons, Jay-Z and Miley Cyrus. The lineup is prompting conversation online. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson weighs in.
Lizzo And Missy Elliott Trade Off On The Scorching-Hot 'Tempo'
With a nod to Prince and starring two of music's most charismatic women, "Tempo" fully delivers on its dreamed-of collaboration.
Tiny Desk Family Hour: Gina Chavez
In this performance of "The Sweet Sound Of Your Name," a song of devotion from 2014, the Austin singer-songwriter finds magic in the intimacy of a communal setting.
Pianists Born 100 Years Ago Prove: There's No One Way To Play Jazz
Both Lennie Tristano and Herbie Nichols were active on the New York scene in the 1950s. Though worlds apart stylistically, their music demonstrates how the piano accommodates myriad personalities.
The 'Search' For New Music Continues: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
This week's Alt.Latino roundup includes a flute-looped reggaeton dance between Sean Paul and J Balvin, Mula's lush production and a Santana jam produced by the legendary Rick Rubin.
Devon Gilfillian Puts His Love Of Nigerian Psychedelic Rock Into 'Get Out And Get It'
World Cafe premieres this tightly syncopated groove from Gilfillian which draws on the vibes of '70s Afro-rock and funk.
Slingshot Scenes: 10 Must-Watch Music Videos From Philadelphia
Philadelphia's musicians wouldn't be able to take center stage without an equally robust community of directors and videographers to imaginatively document the work.
Alejandro Escovedo: Tiny Desk Concert
The veteran rocker and a backup band from Italy play songs from their album The Crossing, chronicling an American Dream of rock and roll and Beat poetry.
Alt.Latino's SXSW 2019 Wrap-Up
The five nights of discoveries at SXSW 2019 served as a reminder that music can heal, challenge and change the world we live in.