NPR Music - You Must Hear This

First Listen: The Afghan Whigs, 'Do To The Beast' The band's first album in 16 years still showcases the voice and vision of a solitary, brilliant man in a constant tug-of-war with evil, as he imagines it. Stream the album

TINY DESK CONCERTS The Both: Tiny Desk Concert Singer-songwriters Aimee Mann and Ted Leo often reside at opposite ends of the volume knob. What unfolds in this performance isn't compromise, though, so much as a creative challenge. Watch the video

ALL SONGS CONSIDERED Question Of The Week: The Last Song You'll Ever Hear? Given the choice, what's the last song you'd like to hear before shuffling off this mortal coil? Read this story

ALT.LATINO Moshing In The Rain: Alt.Latino Takes Mexico City Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras rode vans with rock stars and got serenaded by mariachi singers. Join them as they tackle the biggest music festival Latin America has to offer. Hear the show

FAVORITE SESSIONS Folk Alley Presents: The Infamous Stringdusters, 'I'll Get Away' A mainstay of the contemporary bluegrass circuit, the progressive band performs a lush three-part tune from its sixth studio album, Let It Go. Watch the video