Bruno Major blends old song structures from The Great American Songbook with contemporary production on his new album “To Let A Good Thing Die.” The result is a nostalgic, yet contemporary collection of love songs for the Netflix and chill generation. We speak with Bruno Major about how he draws inspiration from the past to craft something new. He breaks dow ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Jun 2023
New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 16
The best releases out this week include Killer Mike's first solo album in more than a decade, the majestic return of Iceland's Sigur Rós, the legendary Bettye LaVette, Asake and more.
Featured Albums:
1. Bettye LaVette — LaVette!
Featured Songs: "Mess About It (feat. Ray Parker & ... Show More
35m 37s
Oct 2020
NPR Music's No. 1 Albums And Songs Of September
We pick our favorite music released in September 2020, featuring Cuban hip-hop artist La Dame Blanche, Masego's summer wanderlust, Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker and a reimagined mass. • Adrianne Lenker: "anything" from songs
• Waylon Payne: "Old Blue Eyes" from Blue Eyes, The Harlo ... Show More
30m 50s
Nov 2022
Sister Bliss In Session - 18/11/22
Sister Bliss is one of the true pioneers of modern dance music and the musical force behind multi-million selling ionic British band Faithless. Each week Sister Bliss In Session showcases the worlds best new upfront electronic music, spinning world exclusives, a live DJ mix, A Li ... Show More
59m 44s
Oct 2023
Oscar Nominated Songs 1940-1955
Songs include: Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, Lavender Blue, It Might As Well Be Spring, The High and the Mighty, Mona Lisa, Count Your Blessings and I Fall In Love Too Easily. Performers include: Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dinah Shore, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby ... Show More
52m 43s