John Prine Tells A Devastating Story At 'Summer's End'
In this moving video, a daughter comes to terms with the death of her mother, set to John Prine's wistful ode to the season's close.
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'We Had To Do It Ourselves': Joan Jett Looks Back On Being A Conduit For Women In Rock
Joan Jett shredded her way through rock and roll's glass ceiling from the 1970s on. Jett and her longtime producer, Kenny Laguna, talk about leaving a rock legacy and the new documentary, 'Bad Reputation.'
'Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.' Documents A Complex Life In Pop Atop An Unrelenting World
In the new documentary Matangi / Maya / M.I.A., director Steve Loveridge examines the development, rise and oppositional success of the iconoclastic pop star — who was always something else entirely.
Blast Off To Bangaville In Tank And The Bangas' 'Spaceships' Video
The winner of NPR Music's 2017 Tiny Desk Contest brings its infectious energy to a colorful, imaginative video.
Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter V' Arrives — Late, But Not Worse For Wear
After years in proverbial hip-hop purgatory, the New Orleans rap star has finally released his long-awaited album, complete with features from Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and more.
New Music Friday For Sept. 28: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now
Cher tackling ABBA, Nile Rodgers & Chic returning for the first time in 26 years, Loretta Lynn surveying her career and other essential new releases this week.
Tom Petty's Legacy Lives On As 'An American Treasure'
The family and former bandmates of Tom Petty are marking the one-year anniversary of his death by releasing a new collection of Petty's music.
'El Tiny': A Sampler Of Latin Bands At NPR's Tiny Desk
Latin music is well represented in the popular Tiny Desk Concert series.
Europe's Copyright Reforms Are More Than (Just) A Boring Policy Change
Two weeks ago, the European Commission approved new rules that will change how tech companies are required to deal with copyright infringement on their platforms. Unsurprisingly, it was controversial.
Hear 'Shallow,' Lady Gaga's Slow-Burning Power Ballad From 'A Star Is Born'
A Star Is Born promises a stylistically wide-ranging soundtrack. But first, hear a dramatic duet between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.