NPR’s latest on the music scene

The new Hulu show takes a close look at the struggle by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi to overcome vocal problems which nearly led him to quit the band.
Author: Eric Deggans
Posted: April 26, 2024, 8:00 pm
Entrepreneurial Swifties are selling crafty products inspired by Taylor Swift's music and style. Swift herself has been known to send notes and even homemade gifts to creative super-fans.
Author: Chloe Veltman
Posted: April 26, 2024, 4:01 pm
The Texas musician offers a glimpse into what someone goes through on their path to being a successful touring artist.
Author: Stephen Kallao
Posted: April 26, 2024, 3:31 pm
NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Sheldon Pearce discuss new albums from St. Vincent, Charley Crockett, Iron & Wine and more.

Feature Albums:
• St. Vincent, 'All Born Screaming'
• Charley Crockett, '$10 Cowboy'
• Iron & Wine, 'Light Verse'
• Maria Chiara Argirò, 'Closer'

Other notable albums out April 26:
• Neil Young and Crazy Horse, 'FU##IN' UP'
• PartyNextDoor, 'PartyNextDoor 4'
• Justice, 'Hyperdrama'
• Anitta, 'Funk Generation'
Author: Daoud Tyler-Ameen
Posted: April 26, 2024, 11:06 am
Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
Author: Bobby Carter
Posted: April 26, 2024, 9:00 am
A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.
Author: Sheldon Pearce
Posted: April 25, 2024, 4:01 pm
Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.
Author: Rachel Treisman
Posted: April 25, 2024, 3:20 pm
Record and email us a voice memo telling us about a song that reminds you of Mom. We'll share select stories and songs on an upcoming episode of All Songs Considered.
Author: Robin Hilton
Posted: April 25, 2024, 2:49 pm
Canadian musician Dan Boeckner, also known for his work with Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs and Divine Fits, talks about his debut solo album, Boeckner!.
Author: Raina Douris
Posted: April 25, 2024, 2:43 pm
Tennessee just passed the first U.S. law regulating generative AI in music. But the technology, adept at copying real artists' voices and styles, is moving too quickly for one law to keep up with.
Author: Jewly Hight
Posted: April 25, 2024, 9:00 am