Some of the greatest hits in music history came together in a flash of inspiration — proof that genius doesn’t always need time. Some songs take months of studio perfectionism to get right, while ...

This bygone San Antonio music festival saw one of late rapper Juice WRLD's last shows. It's been years since it last took ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marcus Brown, the musician who records as Nourished By Time. His new album takes inspiration from the working class sounds of Baltimore house music. SUMMERS: This is ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Fans emerged from pandemic lockdowns primed to hit the floor. Now online platforms are bringing fresh sounds and budding stars to bigger audiences worldwide. Fans emerged from ...

A new study examines the relationship between the type of beats you listen to and your productivity on certain tasks. Jamming out at a concert puts music front and center in a person’s life, but only ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, Tiny Desk exclusives, listening recommendations and more. Last week, as I mindlessly scrolled ...

When Brian Ray joined Paul McCartney’s band in 2002, he was tasked with learning more than 40 songs — in one week. “Fortunately, I listened to the Beatles nonstop throughout my life, so I already knew ...