Bob Boilen

The Hüsker Dü legend returns with a new album, a new video, a new single and a new, sunnier outlook that's not dimmed by his obsession with the surveillance state.

Ken Mansfield was the U.S. Manager for Apple records when the Beatles played their final gig on a rooftop in London — and one of the few people who was actually with the band to witness it.

This Blood Orange Tiny Desk is a beautifully conceived concert showing off the craft and care that has made Devonté Hynes a groundbreaking producer and songwriter.

On this week's show: new music from Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers who collaborate on a new project they're calling Better Oblivion Community Center, trance guitar from the Saharan region and more.

The Vampire Weekend frontman shares "2021" and "Harmony Hall" from Father of the Bride, the band's highly anticipated new album.

In this astonishing stop animation video, the Stray Birds singer Maya De Vitry collaborates with visual artist Andrew Benincasa, who poses the question: "How have you felt unseen as a person?"

The new album is due out in March and the first single is "Almost (Sweet Music)."

Aaron Lee Tasjan arrived in an ascot and mustard-colored shirt, sporting red, round sunglasses and mutton chops. It was a fashionable nod to the psych-pop and rock sound he brought to the Tiny Desk.

Our first mix of new music in 2019 includes a spare heartbreaker from Lana Del Rey, the sharp guitar pop of Telekinesis, a candid takedown from Stella Donnelly and more.

At 21, Steve Earle left San Antonio, hitchhiked to Nashville and met his musical hero, Guy Clark, who was playing pool. That was 1974. Now, Earle pays tribute to Guy Clark on his new album, GUY.

New York's exuberant and smartly programmed annual showcase of musicians from around the world often yields us some of our favorite artist discoveries. The 2019 edition was no exception.

Jen Cloher came to Newport with a fervor matched only by her volume.

From a Swell Season favorite and traditional Irish tunes to a live collaboration with The War and Treaty, Glen Hansard's performance was enthralling.

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares the albums and songs that stood out even if some were more peaceful than explosive.

Steve Martin, John Legend, William Shatner, Lucius and more join hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton for this year's All Songs Considered holiday extravaganza, which unfolds like a bad high school play.

Music and fashion have always been closely connected. Whether an artist chooses a tough-looking shoe or a glittery one is often a reflection of the sound that goes with them.

See which albums and EPs fellow NPR music fans loved the most this year, from Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer to Kids See Ghosts, Pusha-T, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus and more.

We all had to kill some darlings to finalize NPR Music's list of the Top 50 Albums and Top 100 Songs. Here are the ones that really should have made the cut.

The band takes its quirks of production, rhythm and rhyme and brilliantly arranges them to work behind the Tiny Desk.

The All Songs gang looks back at this year's anthems and unmissable milestones, from Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer to Childish Gambino's mind-blowing video for "This Is America," Rosalía, Mitski and more.