Lake Street Dive On World Cafe
These musicians met at New England Conservatory of Music and make carefully arranged tunes with tricky harmonies.
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Spotify's 'Hateful Conduct' Policy Drags The Music Industry Into The #MeToo Moment
The streaming giant's new policy on artists who engage in "hateful conduct" is a half-measure, but it demonstrates the power the company now wields — and the challenge it now faces.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Kickstarters
Hear vintage sounds from some of the trailblazers of Celtic music, artists who influenced a generation of musicians across the world.
Is 'Dear Tommy' Finally Coming Out? Chromatics' 'Black Walls' Video Offers Hope
After completely destroying the original pressing, it looks like Chromatics is ready to release the fabled follow-up to Kill for Love.
Khruangbin: Tiny Desk Concert
This trio from Houston, Texas makes trance-inducing music heavily inspired by 1960s and '70s funk and soul from, of all places, Thailand.
Glenn Branca Helped Me Hear The Music In Noise
In the early 1980s, hearing the work of the avant-garde guitarist for the first time — familiar sounds layered into something overwhelming and powerful — was a form of liberation.
Watch Live: Natalie Prass, Low Cut Connie, Mt. Joy And More
Jeff Rosenstock, Starcrawler and White Denim will also perform during NON-COMM 2018. Watch live starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
A Vibraphone Workout With A Tinfoil Twist
Watch percussionist Doug Perkins power through a sizzling new piece, enhanced with a little aluminum wrap.
Watch Live: Titus Andronicus, Courtney Barnett Perform In Philadelphia
A broken-down duo performance from the Jersey rockers and Australian singer-songwriter. Watch the pair on World Cafe Live as part of NON-COMM 2018, starting Wednesday at 12 noon ET.
'This Is America' Earns Donald Glover His First No. 1 Hit
Donald Glover's latest release as Childish Gambino was a perfect storm, sparking a cultural conversation and expertly wielding his spotlight.