Daily Newsletter, June 10, 2024

June 9 is a big day in rock ’n’ roll. Let us count the ways: 1 | In 1964, Bob Dylan recorded Mr. Tambourine Man in a New York City studio. 2 | In 1972, Bruce Springsteen signed with Columbia Records. 3 | In 1978, The Rolling Stones released Some Girls. 4 | In 1994, TLC […]

Home » Blog » Hot Picks 9/6/24 – The Best New Releases Photo: SCARED OF SHARKS – Vivienne Tennent *Read Disclosure Here Today we bring to you our hottest finds of the week. We have curated a list of the best releases from our musical travels this week and are putting them all in one place […]

DAVID PICCO UNTIL NOW INDEPENDENT So, the singer-songwriter scene, with those artists leaning towards the more roots/Americana sound is getting a bit crowded these days. It is getting harder and harder to make an impact, particularly if you are trying to take the independent release route. Still, if you are doing things right, like St. […]

We explore the origins of rock and roll and what the term has come to mean today before determining whether it is a genre. Read more here.

NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Hazel Cills shepherd you through the many huge albums out today, including new records by Kaytranada, Charli XCX and so much more.Featured albums:- Kaytranada, 'Timeless'- Charli XCX, 'brat'- Pedro the Lion, 'Santa Cruz'Other notable albums:- Tems, Born in the Wild- Angelica Garcia, 'Gemelo'- Alisa Amador, 'Multitudes'- Peggy Gou, 'I Hear You'- Marina Allen, 'Eight Pointed Star'To see the entire list of June 7 releases and stream our New Music Friday playlists, visit nprmusic.org.

Inward and outward-looking music from Indonesia to Ethiopia, Kenya to South Korea, and beyond.

Examining the impact of Courtney Barnett's independent record label Milk! Records on the incredibly indie rock and DIY music scene of Melbourne, Australia.

From pop bangers to under-the-radar indie cuts, here are Paste's picks for the 50 best songs of 2024 so far.

While recording the landmark album 'Aja', Walter Becker and Donald Fagan were approached with a novel assignment: a movie theme song.

More proof that I know nothing: I expected there to be a flood of music memoirs and other rock/roll tomes dropping for Father’s Day. But no. Either publishers planned ahead and put out all their titles early, or they assume every day really wants another tie, a round of golf and brunch. If you have […]