September 23, 2016 / Music

Okkervil River – Okkervil River R.I.P. – VIDEO

Accordion Master Celso Piña Dead At 66

Piña mined the traditions of cumbia and expanded the limits of the accordion.
Missy Elliott Drops 'ICONOLOGY,' Her First Original Project In 14 Years

The Virginia game-changer and Grammy winner drops a five-song EP ahead of being honored at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Mandolin Orange: Tiny Desk Concert

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz made everything seem so easy, with just a few acoustic instruments and a single microphone behind the Tiny Desk, performing songs full of joy and thoughtfulness.
Returning To Lady: A Reflection On Two Decades 'In Search Of Billie Holiday'

Farah Jasmine Griffin's 2001 book on Billie Holiday posed a challenge to biographers and our understanding of Holiday. Here, she reflects on her changing connection to Lady Day since its release.
Raphael Saadiq Sets His Dark Meditation To Music With 'Jimmy Lee'

Raphael Saadiq says his latest album, Jimmy Lee, is an examination on cycles of addiction and issues plaguing black communities. The album is inspired by the deaths of his brothers.
New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out Aug. 23

This week's podcast includes the stadium guitar rock of Sheer Mag, country legend Tanya Tucker, the hip-hop boy band BROCKHAMPTON, a wonderfully strange turn from R&B singer Raphael Saadiq and more.
Stream Taylor Swift's New Album, 'Lover'

The promotional campaign was protracted, the messaging confusing, and the music ... well, let's find out, shall we?
Opinion: Jay-Z Can't Roc With The NFL Unless Kaepernick Gets A Seat At The Table

There's still room for Roc Nation's controversial NFL partnership to do impressive work — as long as the black billionaire behind it makes room for the struggle already in progress.

CategoriesMusic Videos

Okkervil River – Okkervil River R.I.P. – VIDEO

It's nice to share: