The 50 Best Albums Of 2018
Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.
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Jazz Pianist Kenny Werner Shines As A Solo Act In 'The Space'
Werner named his new album after his state of mind when he's improvising. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says Werner's piano sings with the voice of experience.
Noname's First-Ever Video Is A Clever Read Of Racist Fear-Mongering
The music video for "Blaxploitation," like the Chicago rapper's sophomore album, Room 25, is jam-packed with metaphor and symbolism.
The 50 Best Albums Of 2018
Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.
The 50 Best Albums Of 2018
Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.
The 50 Best Albums Of 2018
Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.
The 50 Best Albums Of 2018
Even in an era when listeners have been primed to expect the unexpected, the best albums of 2018 are full of surprises: a cascade of discoveries, revelations and artistic rebirths.
Anna St. Louis On World Cafe
Willie Nelson, Mazzy Star and Neil Young have all inspired this LA transplant to make inviting music that carries an air of mystery, nostalgia and ease.
The Best Music Of 2018 Says, 'We're Here, Get Used To It'
Women dominated NPR Music's list of the best albums of 2018. But the revolution behind the changes in music today is deeper, and more subtle, than the numbers reveal.
La Dispute Announces 'Panorama' With Third Eye-Opening Animation
The post-hardcore band expands and explodes its sound on its fourth album, due out in March.