Sunday, March 23, 2014

NPR - You Must Hear This

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You: The BeyHive

You don't have to be a Beyoncé fan to be impressed by her success. But the depth of devotion shown by her most ardent supporters is just as stunning and intriguing as the singer's own flawless image.
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ALL SONGS CONSIDERED

Neil Young Wants You To Truly Hear Music

"You're listening to a poor Xerox," Young says of the MP3. Watch the singer describe the Pono music player, his attempt to change an audio trend that stresses convenience over quality.
FIRST LISTEN

First Listen: Future Islands, 'Singles'

David Letterman made them famous, but there's more to Future Islands than animated GIFs of Samuel Herring's dance moves. The band's new album, Singles, is full of extremely catchy pop songs.
ALL SONGS CONSIDERED

SXSW 2014 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments

Our hosts are joined by Stephen Thompson to discuss the best musical discoveries from the musical blitzkrieg that is SXSW. From hard-driving Korean rock to joyful electronica.
TINY DESK CONCERTS

Diane Cluck: Tiny Desk Concert

Watching Cluck perform jams the senses. It's almost easier to imagine some tiny spirit in her chest is controlling the action, turning a pitch wheel with one hand and a tone knob with the other.

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