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One of Nashville's most talented couples took to their attic for a three-song set, including an unrecorded song that speaks to what so many of us our feeling right now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy 

Ho hey! Look who turned up at the Tiny Desk. Watch The Lumineers play a four-song set for the smallest crowd in ages.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy 

David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Michelle Willis and Michael League are The Lighthouse Band, and together they harmonized the heck out of the Tiny Desk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy 

As the Citi Music series continues on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, Alicia Keys talks to the ladies about her just-released album, “Keys,” as well as her marriage to producer Swizz Beatz: “We understand each other and respect each other.” She also talks about how brave her son Egypt w ... Show More

Rob is back from hiatus with a loaded episode! Join him as he straddles the line between real life and virtual reality when discussing the virtual band Gorillaz and the career of its creator, Damon Albarn. Later, Rob is joined by Jeremy Gordon, the author of 'See Friendship' and ... Show More

Rob celebrates pop icon Rihanna while looking back at her smash hit “Umbrella.” While combing through Rihanna’s expansive career, Rob also discusses whether Jay-Z’s guest verse on “Umbrella” is the worst of his career. Later, Brittany Spano joins the show to answer the difficult ... Show More

Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Raphael Saadiq talks about his process — from collaborating with Beyoncé and Solange, to his song in Sinners, to his R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! He just announced an extended tour of his one-man show, No Bandwi ... Show More

It's Madonna's birthday and we are throwing a party in her honor! Get together with Tony & Stefan and some special guests to pay homage to the Queen of Pop. We have a special birthday wish from Niki Haris & Donna De Lory and Madonna cover songs from: Ric'key Pageot and Dessy Di L ... Show More

Comedian and Swiftie, Nikki Glaser, personally invited us out to see her on tour!! Hear all about how it went, Nikki's Grammy nomination, what it was like to hang out, and more! Plus, Taylor is also up for a handful of Grammy awards this year, so let's discuss our record-breaking ... Show More

MLVC speaks with listener and supporter Doug Maulden-Locke about how Madonna's music inspired him to keep it together while overcoming some incredibly challenging experiences in his life. Such a great conversation and look at Madonna's impact and the healing powers music can have ... Show More

Taylor is back in Toronto (Tayronto) for 3 more shows, and we're extremely emotional about it! Lacey, Ana, and Amy recap the surprise songs from the first few shows, and give an update on the score for the game as the tour comes to an end... What do you think Taylor will perform ... Show More

We never thought we'd get here, but we're at the penultimate track of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT, "Robin"... is this a song about preserving childhood innocence, or does it go even further than that? Ana, Nick, Lacey, and Amy discuss the inspiration behind the song, the connec ... Show More

The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk with Terry Gross about their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, voice lessons, and their favorite homework assignment. Also, critic-at-large ... Show More