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AP PhotoIn the 1980s, a brand of "heartland rock" by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and John Mellencamp took over American pop culture. -
Charles Myers/RCAAs the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early should we arrive at the fireworks show: What should I listen to?
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Paige Walter/WXPNThe singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me. -
Credit: Vanessa Castillo/NPRBow Wow's transformation from child star to well-rounded entertainer serves as a blueprint for longevity. The rapper blazes through fresh takes of back-to-back hits.
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A member of the pop band Maroon 5, PJ Morton hasn't forgotten his roots in gospel music. He splits his influences down the middle on the new double-album, "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning."
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It's Match Madness! Watch Tiny Desk concerts from the 32 remaining World Cup nations that still have a chance to win it all. -
Caleb Caudle's new album 'Heavy Thrill' is rooted in North Carolina and shaped by years on the road. He talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about self improvement and becoming a father.
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Pianist Lara Downes and Pulitzer-winning author Salamishah Tillet discuss Nina Simone and one of her best-known songs at her lovingly restored birthplace in Tryon, N.C. -
To mark the occasion of Miles Davis' centennial, trumpeter Keyon Harrold put on a concert at Carnegie Hall and shared a candid conversation about the legend with Christian McBride. -
Minyo Crusaders are out with a new album on Friday called “From Japan With Love. -
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances. -
The first-week numbers for Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, are a massive milestone for the pop star. -
Watch Tiny Desk concerts from Eve, Fred Hammond, 8Ball & MJG and much more. -
Shaboozey represents a reclamation of country music's roots as unapologetically Black. Alongside several special guests, he plays fan favorites and debuts new songs at the Desk.
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