First Listen: Hayes Carll, 'What It Is'
On the Americana singer-songwriter's sixth album, Carll unburdens his mind about the volatility of our time so unassumingly, he never comes close to overburdening his songs.
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First Listen: Ladytron, 'Ladytron'
The veteran group's long-awaited new songs sound right at home alongside fellow conceptual electronic pop artists like SOPHIE, Robyn and Christine & The Queens.
Virginia AG Says He Dressed As A Rapper And Wore 'Brown Makeup' At A 1980 Party
Attorney General Mark Herring says when he was in college, "some friends suggested we attend a party dressed like rappers we listened to at the time."
The Women Behind The Songs: Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil wrote hits like "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" and "On Broadway" with her husband and songwriting partner Barry Mann, helping to shape the sound of '60s pop.
Fuerza Y 'Debilidad': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Hear XIXA's psychedelic cumbia, an acoustic Pink Floyd cover and reggaeton dance from Anitta and MC Kevinho.
Tierra Whack's Labor Of Self-Love, From Car Wash To Critical Mass
A misplaced Grammy nomination meets classic blaxploitation as hip-hop's rising star recalls the watershed period in her journey to self-discovery.
Beck, Robyn & the Lonely Island Team Up For 'Lego Movie 2' Song 'Super Cool'
"Super Cool" is breezy and silly, and about as much as you can ask for a superstar-caliber link-up for a kids' film.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Debuts
This week's The Thistle & Shamrock is all about new music from artists new to the show. Discover new releases from fiddle/cello duo Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, Irish collective Garadice and more.
Kurt Vile: Tiny Desk Concert
Kurt Vile and his musical mate, Rob Laakso casually lose themselves in complex guitar lines that are effortlessly beautiful and lyrical.
Charly Bliss Announces New Album 'Young Enough,' Shares Single 'Capacity'
"Capacity" is deliriously fun power-pop accompanied by a mini-heist film of a music video. The new album is out May 10.