Sam Evian's 'Health Machine' Drips Summer Sweat
You, Forever was recorded in the middle of summer with no A/C, exemplified by this raw and slow-grooving first single.
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Watch Okkervil River Perform 'Famous Tracheotomies'
The Texas folk rock band expands into more atmospheric territory on their upcoming album In The Rainbow Rain.
First Listen: Kacey Musgraves, 'Golden Hour'
With wry intelligence and savvy positioning, Musgraves carved out a comfortable space for herself at country music's boundaries — now she's letting her millennial guard down.
Jenny And The Mexicats: Tiny Desk Concert
Sometimes frenetic, sometimes slow and luxurious, the grooves the band creates are the perfect cushion for Jenny Ball's impassioned singing and engaging stage presence.
On 'Expectations,' Haley Kiyoko's Pop Songs Shimmer With Queer Desire
Pop musician Hayley Kiyoko has earned the name "Lesbian Jesus" from her fans. She talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her debut album, Expectations.
'Morning Star' Opera Sheds New Light On Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Of 1911
A production of Ricky Ian Gordon's opera in New York's Lower East Side marks the anniversary of one of America's deadliest industrial accidents.
Lindi Ortega's Cinematic 'Liberty' Takes Listeners To Unexpected Places
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Canadian country singer Lindi Ortega about her new studio album, "Liberty." The album is a cinematic journey that reflects Ortega's triumph over difficulties.
Disturb This Groove: What Is The Legacy Of Soul Music?
Recent questions about R&B, covers, karaoke and cultural appropriation that were ignited by an offhand comment about Bruno Mars made by Meshell Ndegeocello get a workout in the bassist's new album.
Ravyn Lenae's Music Honors The Merry-Go-Round Of Love
The singer's Crush EP is about the good and bad parts of first love.
Chad Lawson Wants To Revive Piano For The 'Spotify Generation'
Lawson's new album Re:Piano aims to change perceptions of the piano by fusing it with digital filters, loops and effects.