The London pop producer and viral Bronx drill rapper team up for a track that highlights self-confidence in the face of insincerity.

The pioneer of mariacheño uses the excitement of motion between bodies to distract from his heart's wounds.

The era-defining star's seventh album sparks a conversation about the infinite possibilities of dance music, the difference between fun and pleasure and why disco is always political.

The Queen is back.

In the hallowed halls of London's St. Matthias Church, the innovative musician performs a cathartic set, including her new song "killer."

The Nigerian singer-songwriter delivers "Afro-life" in a three-song Tiny Desk home concert.

The Oakland rapper delivers a dynamic, funk-laden performance that showcases his extensive contributions to West Coast hip-hop.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Jackass Forever, StraightioLab podcast, and True Blood.

Michelle Zauner's stripped-down cover grounds Yoko Ono's "Nobody Sees Me Like You Do" in its mournful genesis.

The artist's community-oriented mixtape is a milestone of personal and professional transformation.

Pop singer FKA Twigs released new music on Friday, a mixtape called Caprisongs.

A highlight of the British singer-songwriter's first major-label mixtape, "papi bones" is addictive and cathartic in its physicality.

In a year where putting on a record was the only way to escape, we wondered what how our favorite musicians fared. From Lucy Dacus on Dijon to Vince Staples on Doja Cat, these are our faves' faves.

From NPR's yearly reading list, Books We Love, three NPR colleagues share their suggestions for reads on current events.

NPR Music's editorial assistant shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

Pianist and composer Jon Batiste was nominated in 11 categories, including Album of the Year. Read the full list of 2022 nominees.

From the vault comes the gift of hearing Taylor Swift's magnum opus, "All Too Well," in its original 10-minute form.

FPA struggles in love's limbo, torn between moving on and standing still.

Aminé produces infectious sonic synergy perfectly suited for his effervescent legacy.

It's giving Nivea, it's giving Tiffany Evans' "Promise Ring," it's giving Ciara lusting after 50 Cent in 2006. It's not giving the entrancing, smoky sound that made us fall in love with Summer Walker.