First Listen: Restorations, 'LP5000'
The Philly band distills heft and heart, cathartic choruses and gratuitous guitars into tender, explosive rock.
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First Listen: Tim Hecker, 'Konoyo'
The beauty in Tim Hecker's music is the way the sounds disintegrate, slip through one's fingers and die.
First Listen: Loretta Lynn, 'Wouldn't It Be Great'
Loretta Lynn draws on her back story with a mixture of saltiness, sentimentality and wit that gives it heart and resonance.
How Kathy Mattea Got Her Voice Back With 'Pretty Bird'
The country singer-songwriter's voice changed in her 50s and, for a time, she thought her career in music was over. With advice from Tony Bennett and a voice coach, Mattea has returned.
A Music Industry Peace Treaty Passes Unanimously Through Congress
The Music Modernization Act, which brings laws governing music up-to-date and streamlines life for everyone involved, is just about the only thing you could expect a divided Congress to agree on.
Julie Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert
Julie Byrne's transporting music can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The Thistle & Shamrock: From The Archives Part 1
Join Fiona Ritchie for a chance to explore highlights from the past decade of radio shows. This week, we feature music and interviews with John Doyle and Cathie Ryan.
Leon Bridges On World Cafe
Although Leon Bridges didn't perform live songs with a band for this session, he required no special prodding to croon a capella during our chat.
Aaron Lee Tasjan Mixes Yearning Vocals And Strong Guitar On 'Karma For Cheap'
Tasjan has played in bluegrass festivals and also opened for punk bands. Critic Ken Tucker says regardless of the musical genre, the singer-songwriter's third album "proves its worth."
Charly Bliss Takes Us To 'Heaven' In New Single
Get ready to swoon to the power-pop band's first release since last year's charming debut, Guppy.