Celebrate Black Music Month with WURD Radio at Beats, Flows & Neo Soul—an unforgettable night honoring Philadelphia’s iconic ...

Brighton came alive with the sound of new music this weekend as The Great Escape celebrated its landmark 20th anniversary with four days of discovery, connection, and unforgettable performances. We ...

Jobi Riccio. Dua Saleh. Tank and the Bangas. Plus, others not named Drake! NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Joe ...

On May 16, Harvey Cummings II will lead a 13-piece orchestra ensemble in reimagining the sensual, groove-filled sounds of ...

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 ...

It is a touch of jazz with a sprinkle of hip-hop, with a lot of soul, some heavy funk grooves and a garnish of rock,” says ...

As music creators lean into sample-driven production across hip hop, soul, and melodic techno, the visual identity of their releases is undergoing a quiet revolution. In 2026, cover art is no longer ...

If your playlist has long been anchored by the timeless harmonies of New Edition, the smooth vocals of Aaliyah, and the genre-bending genius of Frank Ocean, you might be wondering what’s next. In 2026 ...

All hail the guitar solo — one of the most indestructibly great art forms in all of modern music. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a glorious six-string explosion — a long, twisted, ...

This week's Notable Releases also include Isaiah Rashad, Emily Nenni, duendita, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and more.

At a glance, Soul City may seem like a ghost town - with an abandoned healthcare clinic, broken windows, cracked asphalt and walls curtained with creeping ivy. But in the 1970s, Soul City was built on ...

Apple’s highly anticipated MacBook Neo 2 is set to launch earlier than expected, marking a significant shift in the company’s production strategy. This accelerated timeline is largely attributed to ...