Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles: Tiny Desk Concert
Henry and his band would have sounded right at home on Stax Records in the '70s — no small accomplishment. Watch them perform three funky, soulful jams.
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Thinkin' Songs: Drown Out The World With A Concentration-Friendly Megamix
We all have distractions in our lives that keep us from working, studying, concentrating or otherwise attempting to unlock something in our own brains. This two-hour playlist is engineered to help.
The Legacy Of 'Adam's Song,' An Anthem To Darkness, Loss — And Recovery
The Blink-182 hit was a surprise in 1999: a raw look at suicide and depression from a band more known for naked antics and fart jokes. Two decades later, it stands as an unlikely salve for survivors.
Cuban Treasures Unearthed: Remastered Jam Sessions From Historic Panart Records
'The Complete Cuban Jam Sessions' box set proves these friendly gatherings were incubation chambers for Afro-Cuban music and jazz.
They Loved You, Peggy Sue: Behind The Name Fused To Rock History
Peggy Sue Gerron, the titular inspiration of Buddy Holly's early hit, became a barrier-breaker in California and, eventually, an unofficial ambassador to Lubbock, Texas.
Here Are The Winners Of The 2018 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
From engineering to economics, from painting to planetary science, the range of this year's class is vast. But the MacArthur Foundation expects them all to do big things with their newfound $625,000.
Anderson .Paak And Kendrick Lamar Debut New Song, 'Tints'
Ahead of his upcoming album, Anderson. Paak recruited hip-hop's reigning champion Kendrick Lamar for a song addressing fame and automotive privacy.
MacArthur Fellow Matthew Aucoin Talks Composing And Donating His 'Genius' Money
The 28-year-old polymath from Boston discusses his new award, his precocious youth and how he perceives all human language as a form of musical communication.
'With You' Is Classic Mariah Carey
The tender single features ageless R&B elements, but with a slightly modern twist.
In 'Domestication,' Laura Gibson Dons A White Dress And Wreaks Havoc
Givson's new single is a warm, searching beauty that swoops dramatically through a treatise on wolves, womanhood and the pressure she feels to "make me into somebody easy."