Some of the greatest hits in music history came together in a flash of inspiration — proof that genius doesn’t always need time. Some songs take months of studio perfectionism to get right, while ...

This bygone San Antonio music festival saw one of late rapper Juice WRLD's last shows. It's been years since it last took ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marcus Brown, the musician who records as Nourished By Time. His new album takes inspiration from the working class sounds of Baltimore house music. SUMMERS: This is ...

The roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday felt more like a huge dance party. While Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had already been confirmed as the ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Fans emerged from pandemic lockdowns primed to hit the floor. Now online platforms are bringing fresh sounds and budding stars to bigger audiences worldwide. Fans emerged from ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, Tiny Desk exclusives, listening recommendations and more. Last week, as I mindlessly scrolled ...

A new study examines the relationship between the type of beats you listen to and your productivity on certain tasks. Jamming out at a concert puts music front and center in a person’s life, but only ...

Metallica and the Eddie Munson character might be out of the picture in the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” but judging by the show’s latest trailer, released today, heavy metal most ...