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Tiny Desk Premiere: Bob James
MusicThe jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
Sean Combs apologizes for 'my actions in that video' that appeared to show an assault
MusicWithout addressing his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who is seen in the video being kicked and dragged in 2016, the hip-hop mogul says, "I was disgusted then when I did it. I'm disgusted now."
Newly surfaced video shows apparent assault by Sean Combs like claims in settled case
MusicOn Friday, CNN published footage that appears to show the hip-hop mogul, also known as P. Diddy, physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.
This wholesome banger from a group of Irish kids is the spark you need
MusicA shot of pure joy to start off the weekend: a charming video of kids from Cork, Ireland, rapping about finding and following their creative voice.
Billie Eilish finally remembers who she is
MusicSpeaking alongside brother/collaborator Finneas, Eilish says she discovered a new self-awareness on <em>Hit Me Hard and Soft</em>, after years of seeing herself through others' eyes.
Tiny Desk Premiere: The Staves
MusicThe Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
On Beth Gibbons' 'Lives Outgrown,' the Portishead singer invites us in
MusicThirty years after Portishead's debut, Gibbons' first solo album is the testament of an uncanny singer simply making it through each day.
On 'One of Wun,' Gunna can't flaunt his way out of the YSL trial's shadow
MusicThe rapper slipped free from the legal mess that swallowed his label and his mentor Young Thug — but on his new album, he's still in the grip of an unending image crisis.
How 'I Saw the TV Glow' made a 'teen angst classic' soundtrack for the ages
MusicThe newly released psychological horror film <em>I Saw the TV Glow </em>possesses a star-studded original soundtrack that stands on its own as a great, angsty album.
Meet the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner
MusicEvery year thousands of musicians enter NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. This year's winner was announced Wednesday — an artist called The Philharmonik, with a song called "What's It All Mean?"
And the winner of the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest is...
MusicNearly 7,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Sacramento artist that rose to the top.
8 Tracks: What was the Steve Albini sound? Almost everything
MusicIf an artist was willing to confront their truths, Albini was ready to take them into the gaping maw. The recording engineer, who died last week, left an indelible mark on how we hear music.
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