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A songwriter beloved by songwriters, Jurado just released a new album called What's New, Tomboy? on May 1. Holed up at home in Washington state, he's furiously writing three more.

On Friday, June 12th at Noon, JPR will broadcast a JPR Live (from afar) Session with the band Mt. Joy on Open Air.

The cult singer-songwriter, who recorded as Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co., died in 2013. On Aug. 7, his label will release an album of unheard solo recordings.

For over three decades, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have, with music as their conduit, accomplished the very best of what both queer theory and queer politics always aspired to achieve.

Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell talks about releasing his new album early to independent record stores and reconnecting with a younger version of himself after being sober for almost a decade.

"I was just amazed how beautiful these boys looked. And being a photographer then, it was a photographer's dream," Kirchherr told NPR about the first time she saw the Beatles.

On Friday, June 5th at Noon, JPR will broadcast a JPR Live (from afar) Session with Laura Marling on Open Air.

While our judges search for the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest winner, we're sharing even more entries we love. This week's selection includes songs perfect for reflection, daydreaming and solo dance parties.

The Broadway League, which represents theater owners and producers, announced Tuesday that their productions will continued to be shuttered through at least Sept. 6.

Dylan's first album of original songs in eight years comes out June 19. Hear the bluesy "False Prophet" now.

A film of the original Broadway cast performing Hamilton was scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. Now, it's coming to Disney+ 15 months ahead of schedule.

An extended ban on large gatherings during the pandemic caused the Britt Festival to call off the rest of its season.