On America’s 250th birthday, let's stop letting a handful of power-hungry leaders be the prism through which we view our ...

Josh Fernandez aka JBABE might be one of the most ambitious solo acts in the Indian indie music scene right now. Fresh off ...

Blake Whiten arrives! Here he talks about his viral breakout, where his distinctive voice comes from and his 'Something to ...

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik is a natural choice to headline the marquee maritime celebration of America’s 250th ...

As the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early ...

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Juana Summers talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Sheldon Pearce about songs that reflect the country's complex identity.

If you grew up in a small town, particularly in the American South, you probably have a country anthem or two that reminds you of your childhood. The following three country songs from 1971, ...

Our favourite music, clothes and books used to be markers of individuality – but the algorithm has made us all sheep. Meet the style rebels fighting back ...

Music does much more than entertain. Research suggests that even small musical elements may influence thoughts, emotions, ...

A beacon was Mojo magazine. That and Jools Holland were my go-tos. Amid the despair appeared a Mojo CD with a song called ...

Twenty years ago I briefly became the victim of a viral pile-on – all because of a silly YouTube video. But I’m glad I had the chance to embarrass myself and move on. Are today’s teens so fortunate?

I can still remember the first time I heard Mandy Gonzalez sing. It was on the “In the Heights” Broadway cast recording, and ...