NPR Music's Top 20 Songs From May
May surprised us with a Jarvis Cocker reinvention and Sleater-Kinney's blistering return. And, yeah, it was really hard to choose just one Carly Rae Jepsen bop.
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NPR Music's Top 15 Albums From May
From Tyler, the Creator's lovesick turn to Jamila Wood's funky second album, May had a ridiculous amount of stellar music to offer just before summer arrives.
GoldLink Gets Serious With 'Joke Ting,' Announces 'Diaspora' Album
GoldLink shares "Joke Ting" and new details about his upcoming sophomore album, proving his conviction about his culture is no laughing matter.
Cardi B Needs No 'Press,' But We're Giving It To Her Anyway
Cardi B's latest single is a hilariously ruthless diatribe about blogs and rumor mills.
Koffee Takes Her 'Rapture' To The Streets With New Remix
The rising teenage reggae star reinvigorates her single "Rapture" with a guest verse from Govana.
New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out On May 31
Our list of the best new albums out this week includes Kishi Bashi's moving remembrance of Japanese internment camps during World War II, R&B singer Raveena, solo piano from Eluvium, Skepta and more.
First Listen: Pelican, 'Nighttime Stories'
On its first album in six years, the instrumental metal band has produced its most vulnerable yet overwhelming work to date.
Rosalía's 'Aute Cuture' Takes Us To The Nail Salon
The Spanish flamenco-pop star celebrates the beauty and danger of nail art with a fabulously fun and femme-forward video.
Bruce Springsteen's 'Tucson Train' Paints A Picture Of Hard Work And Hard Love
The newest Western Stars single is also the newest in a long line of Springsteen songs that reference the railroad.
First Listen: Stef Chura, 'Midnight'
Fueled by collaboration and connection, Midnight propels Stef Chura into her boldest, most fully-fledged work, yet. Car Seat Headrest's Will Toledo produces.