Oscar-Nominated Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Dies At 48
The renowned film composer, who scored Arrival and The Theory of Everything, died Friday in Berlin, Germany.
Music
Inside The Small, Significant Change Just Made To Canada's National Anthem
Officially, the lyrics to "O Canada" only addressed the patriotism of the country's "sons," until this week. It was a long road to change, as the politicians responsible explain to NPR Music.
Remembering Grateful Dead Lyricist And Internet Activist John Perry Barlow
Barlow, who died on Wednesday, was associated with the Grateful Dead since its early days. He went on to become a proponent of a free and open Internet. Originally broadcast in 1996.
In 'POST-', Avowed Pessimist Jeff Rosenstock Surrenders To Creative Optimism
Critic Ken Tucker says he former ska/punk musician's new record is filled with "angry confusion," but Rosenstock also reveals himself as a singer-songwriter with a gift for delicate melodies.
Natalia Lafourcade Continues To Inspire With 'Musas Vol. 2'
Her follow up to last year's successful Musas Vol. 1 is full of passion and emotion.
Ana Tijoux Redefines Herself With Latin Folk Music
The Chilean MC switches to Latin folk music and emotional singing for her upcoming album.
Turning The Tables Listening Party: A Dynamic Sister Duo
A discussion of two of the most powerful women to shape cultural conversations in recent years, Beyoncé and Solange.
Songs We Love: Cuco, 'Sunnyside'
The Latinx internet's favorite bedroom-pop singer just dropped "Sunnyside," a jazzy experiment with his signature alt-R&B sound.
Music Industry Men Join Cry To Change The Recording Academy
Nearly forty powerful men in the business have signed a letter calling for the Grammy organization to "transform its member base."
Lovebug Starski, Rapper And DJ Who Stood At The Vanguard Of Hip-Hop, Dead At 57
He helped give birth to the culture, and the catchphrase, that would become the most-consumed genre one year before his death.