Cyrena Touros
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Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era
It started with a TikTok post riffing on the the lush drama series. Now, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have received a Grammy nomination for their project, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
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Jimmie Allen put his own spin on country music — and is now reaping the rewards
For Jimmie Allen, what makes a country artist isn't how many fiddles and mandolins they have in a song. It's something more natural than that.
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Saweetie draws on her roots to make rap that's more personal and intentional
The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.
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It's not just Olivia Rodrigo – the angry teenage girl is fueling popular music
Olivia Rodrigo topped the Billboard charts in 2021. Her success is part of a larger trend of young women and people of color leading a resurgence of angry pop-punk.
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You thought it wasn't possible: these songs make cleaning the bathroom even more fun
As we enter the fall season, it doesn't hurt to spruce up and start afresh with a new playlist. Here are recommendations for three songs to play while dance-cleaning the bathroom.
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Rodrigo Amarante And His Great Musical Tantrum
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to musician Rodrigo Amarante about his second solo album, Drama, which he says was inspired by a personal reckoning with his own understanding of manhood.
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Lucy Dacus Is Her Own Unreliable Narrator
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Richmond, Va., songwriter Lucy Dacus about the childhood memories — real and imagined — that populate her latest album, Home Video.
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Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'
Ahead of the release of her new album Color Theory, Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about her songwriting process, her '90s inspirations and her career ambitions.
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Hear A Previously Unreleased Version Of David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold The World'
An EP of unreleased recordings will be rolling out new songs over the next six weeks.