Octavian Takes Off With 'SPACEMAN' Mixtape
The East London rapper drops off his first project since being named one of NPR's Slingshot artists, playing hopscotch with trance, alternative R&B and hip-hop all at once.
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Watch Mike Farris, Paul Thorn, The Black Lillies And More Live From AmericanaFest
Catch all 6 Day Stage performances on day 1 of AmericanaFest from The Local in Nashville.
Bobi Wine Is Willing 'To Die Trying' To Win Freedom For Uganda
Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine says he was tortured by soldiers. He was allowed to come to the U.S. for medical treatment, but says he's going to return to Uganda, despite the risks.
The Family Blood Of St. Paul & The Broken Bones
NPR'S Scott Simon talks with Paul Janeway of the band St. Paul & The Broken Bones. The band's new album is Young Sick Camellia.
Mac Miller, Pittsburgh Rapper And Producer, Reportedly Dead At 26
Miller died of an apparent overdose in Los Angeles on Friday. The rapper had publicly battled with substance abuse throughout his career.
Singing In The Shower To Help Save Cape Town's Water
In late 2017, the South African city — hit by a historic drought — faced the possibility it would have to shut off its water supply within six months. A musical challenge helped avert that disaster.
Pittsburgh Rapper Mac Miller Reportedly Dead At 26
Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh-born rapper who developed a ravenous following over the course of five successful albums, died Friday of an apparent overdose in his San Fernando Valley home, multiple outlets have reported. He was 26.
Nas Denies Abuse Allegations From His Ex-Wife, Kelis
On Thursday night, the rapper posted a sprawling series of denials, complaints and his own allegations against Kelis in a seven-part letter posted on Instagram.
How Sports Met 'The Star Spangled Banner'
"The Star Spangled Banner" has been played at major sporting events as far back as the Civil War, even before it was officially named the national anthem. How and why did the tradition stick?
Hear The Mountain Goats' New Surprise EP, 'Hex Of Infinite Binding'
"I miss the general spiritual realm of the EP and am hereby centering an intention to spend more time thereat," John Darnielle says about the 4-song release.