Country's New Supergroup 'The Highwomen' Unite To Make Way For Unsung Female Artists
Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires talk about the formation of their new all-female supergroup, a gutsy move within a male-dominated genre.
New Music
Music For Fall: Daymé Arocena, Devandra Banhart And Alex Cuba
As seasons change, we play Cuban music from Canada, Salvadoran/Mexican music from Los Angeles and a Nuyorican protest song.
New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Sept. 13
The week's best new album drops includes the genre-bending pop of Charli XCX, an ambitious concept record by The Lumineers, the euphoric songs of Emeli Sandé, new Chelsea Wolfe, Sampa The Great, more.
R.E.M. Releases A Single From The Vaults To Benefit Hurricane Dorian Victims
Originally written for the 2001 album Reveal, this 2004 version was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas.
Angel Olsen's 'Lark' Finds Tenderness In A Torrent
Angel Olsen has become a master of characters who ache to move forward, but are pulled to an ever-present past.
Station Breaks: 15 New Songs From NPR Music Stations
Discover an experimental hip-hop trio and an infectious combination of new wave, disco and indie rock. Oh, and actor Jeremy Renner launches his music career with a new song.
Viking's Choice: What I Learned From Aquarius Records, A Record Store For Big Ears
Feedback-worshiping drone, tranced-out occult rock, gamelan music played by elephants — Aquarius Records embodied the idea that you can always dig deeper for weirder, louder music.
'It's Soul Music Without The Sex': Fat Possum Records' Bruce Watson Goes Gospel
Bible & Tire Recording Co. is the work of Bruce Watson, who has spent a lifetime helping to create, preserve and resurface notable soul, blues and R&B music. Now, he's turned his eye towards gospel.
New Mix: Thom Yorke, Wynton Marsalis, Ride, Overcoats, More
The tracks Bob Boilen shares on this week's All Songs Considered all have a cinematic quality, from a new Thom Yorke cut for the film Motherless Brooklyn, to Ride's best new album in 20 years.
Heat Check: Motivators And Hater-Slayers
This week's motivating playlist additions from all across the culture map — from hip-hop to pop to Jersey club — carry the essence of the hustle. Playtime is over.