First Listen: Girlpool, 'What Chaos Is Imaginary'
The ever-evolving duo's meditative, expansive new album showcases a restless desire for growth in songs that tackle thorny and complex realities.
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Hear Weezer's Surprise New Covers Album
The self-titled "Teal" album includes the band's cult-favorite cover of Toto's "Africa," along with other '80s hits like "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and "Sweet Dreams."
Meet Dianna Lopez, Ambient Rock Star In The Making
The 23-year-old New York artist has caught the attention of Tyler, The Creator, Solange and more. Get familiar now.
First Listen: Mandolin Orange, 'Tides Of A Teardrop'
The North Carolina folk-pop duo dispenses maximum comfort in songs engineered to settle worried minds, slow the blood and lend an empathetic ear.
First Listen: Emily King, 'Scenery'
On her new album, King has further honed her '80s-colored pop, rock and R&B sound. What's changed is the scenery.
'Pequeñas Poesías' Y Más: This Week In Latin Music
This week's Alt.Latino playlist stretches the boundaries of the conventional. These genre-bending tracks celebrate female prowess, camaraderie and an artist's destiny.
Yo-Yo Ma Surprises Bystanders In Mumbai With A Mini-Concert
Yo-Yo Ma, the world's most famous living cellist, performed formally and informally in Mumbai this week, part of a long-term project to play Bach's six suites for cello in 36 places around the world.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Brian McNeill At Swannanoa
Listen for McNeill's stories as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, novelist and Scottish artist.
When In Glasgow, See Martha Ffion!
Recommended by locals, Martha Ffion treated World Cafe to songs from her debut full length album, Sunday Best.
Nakhane and ANOHNI Break Barriers on Transcendent 'New Brighton'
'New Brighton,' the striking new single from rising South African pop artist Nakhane, is a spectacular entrance to the world stage.