Songs We Love: Ashley Monroe, 'Hands On You'
Monroe sounds more sensitive, sensual and comfortable in her skin than she ever has on her upcoming album, Sparrow.
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Vagabon: Tiny Desk
Laetitia Tamko, the artist known as Vagabon, is a 25-year-old, Cameroon-born musician with a big, tenor voice just bursting with new musical ideas.
On "Crushed Coins," Caleb Caudle Sings Of Love, Loss And The Open Road
Singer/songwriter Caleb Caudle calls Winston-Salem home, but he's been spending most of his time on the road the past few years.
Alice Phoebe Lou Dives Deep In The Ethereal 'She' Video
The Alice Phoebe Lou song "She," is about female empowerment in the age of "Me Too." It now has an equally powerful video seemingly shot in a aqueous abyss.
Janelle Monáe Bends More Than Gender In Two New Videos From 'Dirty Computer'
"Make Me Feel" and "Django Jane" from her forthcoming LP and "emotion picture," Dirty Computer, show Monae at her most vulnerable.
Mt. Joy On World Cafe
From making songs as a hobby to getting millions of streams on Spotify and performing on national TV, the LA by way of Philly band shares its story.
Guest DJ Jorge Drexler Explores The Uruguayan Music That Helped Shape His Vision
Jorge Drexler shares music from his native Uruguay that influenced his own music.
Brandi Carlile Rejects Bitterness And Self Pity On 'By The Way, I Forgive You'
Carlile fills her new album with songs about forgiving the pain inflicted by lovers, parents and others. Critic Ken Tucker says the singer's music and message carry a "mighty strength."
First Listen: Haley Heynderickx, 'I Need To Start A Garden'
The burgeoning Portland songwriter counts John Fahey and Leo Kottke as inspirations.
Black Milk Gets Stuck In Social Media Trance In 'Laugh Now, Cry Later'
The video premiere from his forthcoming album, Fever, is a zombified wake-up call.