First Listen: Joshua Hedley, 'Mr. Jukebox'
Joshua Hedley's flawless vibrato and encyclopedic knowledge of country music make for a startling introduction on his debut album.
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First Listen: Brothers Osborne, 'Port Saint Joe'
The award-winning, chart-topping country duo is back. Listen to John and T.J. Osborne's highly anticipated sophomore album in its entirety.
First Listen: The HIRS Collective, 'Friends. Lovers. Favorites.'
The anonymous grindcore band opens its membership to the punk community — Laura Jane Grace, Marissa Paternoster, Alice Bag, Shirley Manson — to defend and extol queer and trans survival.
Yvonne Staples, Of The Renowned Staple Singers, Dead At 80
The singer joined her sisters and father in The Staple Singers just as the group rocketed to fame in the early '70s, and was a steady hand behind the scenes for most of her life.
Nnamdi Ogbonnaya Loves Being Chicago Rap's Oddball
The genre-mashing rapper discusses how "wacky" musical influences, self-doubt and the pressure of growing up with Nigerian immigrant parents coalesced on his album DROOL.
Ahead Of Her Return, Carrie Underwood's 'Cry Pretty' Does Some Heavy Lifting
One of country music's best voices delivers a subtly feminist statement on the double standards of grief and presentation.
Sweeping New Legislation Highlights Just How Much Music And Tech Need Each Other
The "music omnibus" bill represents the rare compromise between the music business and tech companies, who have spent years fighting each other over fractions of pennies.
Recalling The Athletic Style Of Pianist And Composer Cecil Taylor
Critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the late musician, who was known for his animated piano recitals and group improvisations, and who sometimes used his forearm to play dense clusters on the keys.
Kyle Craft On World Cafe
There's few people who enjoy telling a story as much as Kyle Craft and the rocker has plenty of inventory to keep you engaged.
Jason Aldean Wants His Music To Speak For Itself
On Rearview Town, his first album since the mass shooting at a festival in Las Vegas while he was on stage, the country singer — one of the genre's definitive stars — isn't changing course.