The pioneering band’s core members reflect on their legacy, performing for Barack Obama, mishaps with Diddy and Jay-Z, and ...

We're looking back at everything great about the 1990s, from the music to the movies, to the slang.

This week’s music scene spans a full Philadelphia concert slate, major farewell tours in country music, and the growing impact of AI-generated chart-toppers. Philly venues feature acts from Pink ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

May 8, 2026 • MUNA. Stephen Sanchez. Lykke Li. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 8. Plus, a handful of NPR Music ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...

Heavy D, the Jamaican-American rapper and actor known for his wit, humour and positive vibe, has died at age 44. Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills police said Heavy D died in a Los Angeles hospital ...