First Listen: Eric Church, 'Desperate Man'
Eric Church responds to an unsettling time with white-knuckled assertions of individual grit.
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First Listen: Tunde Olaniran, 'Stranger'
The singer's bighearted sound and style revolve around spirited statements of affirmation, a sprawling artistic palette and the pursuit of boldness in every sense of the word.
The Long Legacy Of Latin Music Influencing Hip-Hop
Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia of NPR's 'What's Good' podcast break down how hip-hop has borrowed from Latin music many times over the years.
'In The Moment, You Just Fly': Jon Batiste Lets Loose At The Piano
Batiste, the band leader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, sits at the piano and demonstrates his "everything in the pot" style of playing.
Sink Into Little Dragon And BADBADNOTGOOD's Soft, Soulful 'Tried'
Yukimi Nagano says Little Dragon's collaboration with BADBADNOTGOOD is about helplessness, but "written with an air of hope."
Robyn's New Song Invites You To Come Get Your 'Honey'
Robyn teased an early version of the song in 2017. The final version of the title track to her forthcoming album, Honey, is warm, persistent and self-assured.
Taylor Swift Is The 21st Century's Most Disorienting Pop Star
Many people have surmised the mega-star learned her knack for extensive personalization from her country roots. But there's another genre that is perhaps equally responsible for her sound: hip-hop.
The Thistle & Shamrock: From The Archives Part 2
Join Fiona Ritchie for a chance to explore more highlights from the past decade of radio shows. This week, we feature music and interviews with Solas, William Jackson and Archie Fisher.
A Very Shatner Christmas
William Shatner is releasing a Christmas album next month, called Shatner Claus.
The Five Lives Of 'Tha Carter V'
After years of mystery, excitement and public tumult, Lil Wayne's long-delayed album is nearly here. As you prepare to listen, here are a few things to keep in mind about where the rapper's been.