Daily Newsletter, November 26, 2025

Further Listening: Also available on Apple Music 5. Marsy Won’t Change Their Mind About Dancing The latest signings to the ever-intriguing Heavenly Recording roster, Marsy started life in the…

From Boston to the Beatles (via Steely Dan and Slayer), 11 classic rock albums that don't put a foot wrong from start to finish

I’m of two minds when it comes to Pink Siifu. On one hand, the Alabama-born rapper and musical adventurer deserves a massive glow-up. He’s consistently kicked out ambitious albums that reward in-depth listening, full of aesthetic left turns but grounded in Siifu’s psychedelic Southern sensibility. He’s one of those underground treasures who should be a…

Who said theme songs are reserved for films or TV shows? These ten bands penned themselves a theme tune to capture their energy or introduce themselves.

Steeped in mysticism, Satanic imagery and the occult, these 11 dark classics shocked, intrigued and influenced generations of musicians

At the peak of their success, Blue Öyster Cult were either poking fun at themselves or genuinely bemoaning the loneliness of one-night stands with fans.

The 50 best hip-hop album covers of all time from Jay-Z to Nas and Lil Kim.

It all flows in a truly natural way, sounding like something ECM’s Manfred Eischer would pay anything to have recorded for his label.

Makaya McCraven is releasing four new records on Halloween. What of it, says Daniel Spicer, he certainly has the range and the chops...

Hosts Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson share stories and songs of gratitude from NPR listeners.Note: This is an encore presentation that originally ran in 2024Featured songs and artists:1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: "Simple Gifts," from Classic Yo-Yo2. Bill Withers: "Lean On Me," from Still Bill3. The Mountain Goats: "This Year," from The Sunset Tree4. Crosby, Stills & Nash: "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," from Crosby, Stills & Nash5. Louis Armstrong: "What A Wonderful World"6. John Williams: "End Credits," from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)7. Blackalicious: "Make You Feel That Way," from Blazing Arrow8. Tyler Childers: "Space and Time," from Rustin' in the Rain9. Nina Simone: "Isn't It A Pity," from Emergency Ward! (Live)10. Bob Marley & The Wailers: "Three Little Birds," from ExodusEnjoy the show? Send it to a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected]