Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

May 29, 2026 • Boards of Canada. Kurt Vile. Iceage. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Andrew Brown of KUTX in Austin about their favorite albums out Friday, May 29. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers ...

One of the cool things about music is how artists can be a voice for the voiceless. Throughout music history, artists have used their music to inspire change and fight against injustices and ...

The official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. In the years since, it has been bestowed sparingly: only if a song has sold at least 10 million ...

All the seasons have their virtue. But fall? Well, there's just something extra special about autumn. Perhaps it's changing of the leaves, the promise of the holidays ahead or the return of sweater ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Throughout music history, there have been plenty of record-breaking songs, albums, and acts. These 13, ...

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...

Podcasts Music Commentary Song of the Day From MPR News Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you ...